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RO59 WAE

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner/outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked(extends into sidelight lens) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure incorporated into main beam lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated no obvious cause for low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. probably due to o/s/f damage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure main beam unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner/outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked(extends into sidelight lens) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure incorporated into main beam lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated no obvious cause for low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,104 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 64,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,304 miles

exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to offside front tyre side wall

Fail 20 Aug 2020 61,303 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to offside front tyre side wall

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,257 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust rear box clamp broken

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,281 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,227 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front top strut bolt slightly corroded

Radiator fan noisy touching resistor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,140 miles

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,662 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)

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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RO59 WAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO59 WAE, 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 RO59 WAE registered?

RO59 WAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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