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SL59 WKZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 WKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,014 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 99,006 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bothh rears .185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,737 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 91,236 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,152 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handbrake effort down

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,893 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,212 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 74,782 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,308 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,983 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2x loose bulbs in offside front position lamp

Exhaust back box outer skin holed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

sump leaking (badly corroded)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,054 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,632 miles

back box corroded

zero emissions

Fail 22 Nov 2012 32,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box corroded

zero emissions

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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SL59 WKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL59 WKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL59 WKZ registered?

SL59 WKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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