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WF59 ZFA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025

Front both front upper strut mounts slight lift

Fail 19 Nov 2025

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front upper strut mounts slight lift

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,347 miles

both front upper strut mounts slight lift

Fail 6 Nov 2024 75,347 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

both front upper strut mounts slight lift

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2021

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flex deteriorating

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,225 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads look too be worn

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,506 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake cable mount detatched

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,695 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn

Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,692 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,613 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,888 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,879 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,066 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,278 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 ZFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 ZFA registered?

WF59 ZFA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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