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PO59 WYU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 WYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 114,280 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (need restoration) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,156 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking at 3 points (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint damaged and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From welded repair to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (need restoration) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,005 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 105,761 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi level lamp out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,992 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside coil spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 74,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,798 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,798 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear, offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perished

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,436 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,389 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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PO59 WYU 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 77.8%.

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 PO59 WYU, 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 PO59 WYU registered?

PO59 WYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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