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WD59 GRF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD59 GRF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,318 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lazy.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm 185/55R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,791 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 59,258 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp and mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,852 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both top mounts slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2021 53,852 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

both top mounts slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,195 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 47,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,556 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,113 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 33,113 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,949 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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WD59 GRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WD59 GRF, 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 WD59 GRF registered?

WD59 GRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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