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SL59 WMP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,533 mi
Last recorded74,533 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 WMP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 74,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,335 miles

REAR AXLE SPRING CUPS CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,873 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,853 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,221 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak at n/s driveshaft

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak at n/s driveshaft

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,146 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 WMP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

SL59 WMP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SL59 WMP safe to buy?

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