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WF59 XBX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,900 mi
Last recorded56,900 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perished

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +devoid of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perished

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + protective boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and insecure.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,303 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 43,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 39,228 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

WF59 XBX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WF59 XBX shows 11 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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