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WJ59 ZNG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring incorrectly located in lower spring cup on strutt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,997 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,130 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,267 miles

Button on tailgate inoperative

N/S/F washer jet inner jets missing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,267 miles

Button on tailgate inoperative

N/S/F washer jet inner jets missing

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,524 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

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 ZNG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

WJ59 ZNG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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