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WG59 HNK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,227 mi
Last recorded103,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 HNK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,227 miles

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

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))

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,642 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing slight deterioration

front fogs not working

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,911 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush delaminated on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

n/s parking brake slightly poor

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,031 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play in strut top

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,728 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,781 miles

O/S/F Tyre scuffing on inner edge

Exhaust back box deteriorated

N/S/F Tyre scuffing on inner edge

Slight misting of oil N/S/F driveshaft seal

Slight misting of oil from sump

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,052 miles

Rear silencer starting to deterioate

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Head light level switch set to zero to recheck aims

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer starting to deterioate

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,711 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre has splits on inner side wall bot not showing cords

Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,711 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre has splits on inner side wall bot not showing cords

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,909 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 HNK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

WG59 HNK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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