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WF59 DWL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 101,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,588 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 94,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,795 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded - rear

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,795 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded - rear

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside day running light inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside day running light inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front day running light inop

Offside Front outer sill/trim damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged & front bumper trim loose

Offside day running light inop

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged & front bumper trim loose

Offside day running light inop

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,188 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition and rear clamp broken

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,100 miles

rear axel corroded

rear box outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on limit (2.7.4)

exhaust gases are entering vehicle cabin via cabin fan.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,032 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers are soft.

nearside front macphearson strut upper attachment is corroded.

offside front macphearson strut upper attachment is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,988 miles

rear suspension beam rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,996 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,996 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake efforts low

Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,871 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,871 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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WF59 DWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WF59 DWL, 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 WF59 DWL registered?

WF59 DWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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