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WK59 VFP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,572 mi
Last recorded77,572 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,572 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,052 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 18 Sep 2024 74,042 miles

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

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,352 miles

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

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,735 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,735 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 56,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,573 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 49,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front top mounts slight play

nearside front tyre has cut on inside side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,892 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front top mounts slight play

nearside front tyre has cut on inside side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lippped

washers poor

Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lippped

o/s washer poor

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,752 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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WK59 VFP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WK59 VFP, 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 WK59 VFP registered?

WK59 VFP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WK59 VFP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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