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WJ59 URW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,670 mi
Last recorded150,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 URW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 150,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 136,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 135,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,975 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 107,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note/no oil registered on dip stick/topped up

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 107,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note/no oil registered on dip stick/topped up

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,869 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ59 URW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ59 URW, 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 WJ59 URW registered?

WJ59 URW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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