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WG59 XHX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 XHX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 86,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 73,900 miles

advise rear axel coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 73,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

advise rear axel coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 47,403 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 44,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 38,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,828 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 32,828 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 29,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,385 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,385 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,446 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 26,446 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,729 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner & outer edges in areas of secondary tread.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XHX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG59 XHX registered?

WG59 XHX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is WG59 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 XHX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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