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WG59 LRF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,389 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 110,010 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 110,010 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 107,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,343 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position LIGHTS SWITCHED ON RELEASES CATCH. (6.4.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,829 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 99,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,623 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,295 miles

offside rear tyre slightly stepped

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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 LRF 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 68.4%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

WG59 LRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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