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WF59 ZDH

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ZDH
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,902 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 128,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,762 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer (1.1.15 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,382 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes and hoses coated (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,692 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,686 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL DRIPPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BROKEN

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,218 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

unable to open boot

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,124 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low on max adjustment (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,415 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,244 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,655 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,577 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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WF59 ZDH is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF59 ZDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF59 ZDH registered?

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

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