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WG59 RBV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 RBV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 95,681 miles

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

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,857 miles

Rear axle corroded in areas

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush getting worn

Pass 4 May 2023 84,390 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 84,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened f/os strut mounting starting to corrode top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,869 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,344 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear light lens holed

Nearside windscreen wiper is split slightly on one end and is still clearing water from screen

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear light lens holed

Nearside windscreen wiper is split slightly on one end and is still clearing water from screen

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (2.4.G.1)

both handbrake cables deteriorated

exhaust rusty at rear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,868 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 44,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,395 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 RBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

WG59 RBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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