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WF59 FRL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FRL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,351 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 50,351 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023
Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,588 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking. (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,218 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,218 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,837 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 26,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,038 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 18,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FRL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRL, 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 WF59 FRL registered?

WF59 FRL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is WF59 FRL safe to buy?

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