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WF59 NVL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 NVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,526 miles

sump and rear axle rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,675 miles

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

Rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2023 98,675 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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 Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,859 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,841 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and fouling the wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,844 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 57,357 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyres perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner devoid of tread

o/s/f tyre inner devoid of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner devoid of tread

o/s/f tyre inner devoid of tread

Pass 26 Oct 2013 35,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,344 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 NVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

WF59 NVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is WF59 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 NVL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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