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WF59 XCS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,295 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 70,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Incorrect fitment back to front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Incorrectly fitted back to front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,635 miles

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

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

Offside drl not working

Fail 18 Oct 2024 66,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside drl not working

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,581 miles

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

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

Front badly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,265 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,265 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,975 miles

Offside Front Outer handle broken

Rear axle generally rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2019 43,975 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement wheels very tight to turn (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer handle broken

Rear axle generally rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2018 40,458 miles

Rear suspension has general corrosion .

Fail 20 Oct 2018 40,458 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded and slight blow.

Rear suspension has general corrosion .

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,674 miles

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

Rear silencer box very rusty but not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,969 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 excessively rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,321 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 24,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 16,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XCS 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 60.9%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

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

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