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WG59 PLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,239 mi
Last recorded26,239 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 26,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 26,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 21,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 17,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 15,791 miles

Front movement in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish and wear low on edges

crankcase ventilation pipe split

Fail 21 Nov 2019 15,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front movement in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish and wear low on edges

crankcase ventilation pipe split

Pass 23 Nov 2018 14,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 12,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wiper split

oil breather pipe split

Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 9,023 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 9,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 5,955 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 PLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

WG59 PLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 PLV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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