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WG59 PKZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 PKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,974 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective support mount missing system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 2 Dec 2025 114,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on and misfire from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective support mount missing system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,857 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low advise to be done soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low advise to be done soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,522 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,293 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center rear join to box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,827 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,959 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,436 miles

front pads wearing low

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 PKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

WG59 PKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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