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SL59 WLW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,153 mi
Last recorded28,153 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 26,740 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet low output

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,902 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

silencer b/box outer casing corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 18,725 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2020 18,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 16,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,554 miles

front suspension wishbone bushes perished

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 11,002 miles

rear exh slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,961 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 7,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 7,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 6,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,132 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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SL59 WLW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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