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WG59 PMX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,641 miles

engine breather pipe badly repaired

rear shock absorber top bushes wear

Fail 10 Mar 2026 87,190 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broke (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corrosion to exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,432 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,959 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,959 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,587 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,373 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing in a poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing in a poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,979 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 57,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,794 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,794 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,986 miles

all rear seats down unable to check seat belts

Fail 27 Nov 2015 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear seats down unable to check seat belts

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

WG59 PMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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