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WF59 KJX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 KJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSEDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 100,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSEDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,856 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 93,856 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,324 miles

surface corrosion on mech.components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,197 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded front to rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill crushed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer sill crushed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Handbrake cable/brake pipe bracket snapped. Pipes and cables adequately supported with ties

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heavily corroded front to rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill crushed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer sill crushed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Handbrake cable/brake pipe bracket snapped. Pipes and cables adequately supported with ties

Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,377 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe hose mounting corroded but not excessive

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,354 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe hose mounting corroded but not excessive

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,090 miles

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

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

bracket on front exhaust broke

nearside rear brake hose / cable bracket corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,588 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 29,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,953 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 KJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

WF59 KJX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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