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WK59 WEP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 WEP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,880 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 82,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime Running light

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 68,785 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 68,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded not leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,566 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 41,566 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak from selector seal area

Fail 28 Sep 2016 25,275 miles

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure brackets fractured (6.2.A.1)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

gearbox oil leak from selector seal area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 10,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 8,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,984 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 WEP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WK59 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK59 WEP registered?

WK59 WEP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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