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WF59 YTH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 72,159 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 72,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 69,487 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 68,495 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 68,495 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 67,816 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,069 miles

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

Rear suspension component corrosion noted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,069 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component corrosion noted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 60,326 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,517 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 51,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,470 miles

Rear subframe corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,470 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe corroded

Sump rusty and leaking oil

n/s/f brake slightly tight

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,107 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,586 miles

rear exhaust section deterioated

rear tyres slightly perrished/cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,352 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 27,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,467 miles

rear ehxaust section deterioated and slight blow noted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 23,467 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r handbrake cable casing split and cable corroded

rear ehxaust section deterioated and slight blow noted

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 YTH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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