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WJ59 YOP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,770 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 75,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

boot wont open

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear wing and lamp damaged

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wing and lamp damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 49,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 43,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,108 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 27,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,640 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 YOP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ59 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

WJ59 YOP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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