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WF59 XCO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 83,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 76,504 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 69,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 68,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,412 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,412 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,531 miles

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

Offside Front Body component insecure Light unit. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,203 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 55,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 48,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

protective covers fitted to fuel and brake lines

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight coolant leak noted from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

no oil showing on dipstick prior to test. 1 litre of engine oil added

protective covers fitted to fuel and brake lines

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight coolant leak noted from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,940 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,661 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,189 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)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,656 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 XCO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XCO, 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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WF59 XCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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