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WF59 ZDE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,496 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 60,496 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,111 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front exhaust bracket cracked

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 58,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front exhaust bracket cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 55,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,890 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day Light Running Light Not Working

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

Rear Silencer Casing Corroded/Casing Damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,967 miles

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

Tailpipe corroded & clamp corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 48,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Tailpipe corroded & clamp corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,492 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handbrake insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock slightly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handbrake insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock slightly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,016 miles

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 41,016 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,737 miles

Rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 22,736 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear silencer badly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 17,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear silencer badly corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 14,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 10,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 10,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 8,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,336 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 ZDE 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 56%.

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

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