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WG59 ARU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 ARU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 123,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

day time run lights not working

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush worn at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush worn at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

day time run lights not working

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting wearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,978 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,766 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear tyres have deep cracks

Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,766 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear tyres have deep cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,893 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,686 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 31,381 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,340 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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WG59 ARU 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 WG59 ARU, 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 WG59 ARU registered?

WG59 ARU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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