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WF59 ZDO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,916 mi
Last recorded111,916 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ZDO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,916 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 111,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 102,809 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 102,809 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear bump stop insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s rear bump stop insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,757 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable lower collumn (2.2.C.1d)

brake pedal linkage slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2015 72,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,717 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear nearside bumpstop broken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,620 miles

rear nearside bumpstop broken

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 ZDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

WF59 ZDO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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