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SL59 WLC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,341 mi
Last recorded97,341 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 WLC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join, loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 97,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join, loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,233 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,745 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,570 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,561 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge still at 3mm for the rest of the tread

rear brake imbalane of 43% adv rear brake strip and clean

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 WLC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL59 WLC, 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 SL59 WLC registered?

SL59 WLC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SL59 WLC safe to buy?

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