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WF59 DYJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,473 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,761 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,896 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 DYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF59 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

WF59 DYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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