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OU59 WNN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 88,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,928 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,426 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 78,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust front clamp is missing

Exhaust front support bracket corroded

Exhaust rear clamp is corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts fronts scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,078 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts fronts scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,342 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,072 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 56,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,708 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 WNN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNN, 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 WNN registered?

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

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