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WF59 MLJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 39,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 31,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 30,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,548 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 26,824 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,513 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 23,513 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,764 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 21,764 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 19,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 MLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

Is WF59 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 MLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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