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WJ59 XGA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XGA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 104,044 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,019 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,370 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door handle loose

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

coolant low

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

coolant low

Fail 9 Oct 2020 68,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot be secured (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

coolant low

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,403 miles

slight upward lift in offside front,top shock absorber mounting

Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,093 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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WJ59 XGA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

WJ59 XGA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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