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WF59 LEU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,972 mi
Last recorded113,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 LEU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,972 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,465 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,722 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,071 miles

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

advise side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2019 77,051 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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))

advise side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 May 2018 71,375 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 71,375 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,499 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 51,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,069 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 47,068 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,893 miles

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

signs of corrosion rear exhaust box

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 LEU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

WF59 LEU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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