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OU59 WMX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,914 mi
Last recorded64,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 WMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 64,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 64,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam by shock and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough McPherson top mounts noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 61,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam by shock and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough McPherson top mounts noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut top security washer (visible under scuttle panel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount is corroding

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

rear wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to Middle Pipe Join Loose - On Limit Now (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,999 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,659 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge (worn unevenly)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,194 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre staring to go bald inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,818 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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OU59 WMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU59 WMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU59 WMX registered?

OU59 WMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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