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RK59 WGW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WGW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,399 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,374 miles

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,589 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers smear

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

reverse light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer baffles are colasping advise replacement

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,541 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,695 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,691 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front d clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 63,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,691 miles

advanced play in both front strut top mounts

coolant leak

exhaust corroded heavily

Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,688 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced play in both front strut top mounts

coolant leak

exhaust corroded heavily

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,061 miles

exhaust corroded worse at front flexi joint and rear box

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,825 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,947 miles

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

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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RK59 WGW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK59 WGW, 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 RK59 WGW registered?

RK59 WGW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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