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WK59 XVX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XVX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,779 miles

headlight beam image just visible

light corrosion to both rear brake back plates

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 14 Oct 2025 76,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

headlight beam image just visible

light corrosion to both rear brake back plates

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,440 miles

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

o/s/r light lens deterioated

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioating

Fail 16 Oct 2024 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r light lens deterioated

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioating

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,111 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,408 miles

Offside daytime running lamp not working

light corrosion to both rear brake back plates

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle beam spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside daytime running lamp not working

light corrosion to both rear brake back plates

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,901 miles

light corrosion to rear axle

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 9 Sep 2021 57,780 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Idle running fault

light corrosion to rear axle

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,891 miles

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

o/s and n/s front shocks damp

Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,803 miles

Emissions not tested due to low engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

o/s and n/s front shocks damp

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,526 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 46,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all the suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 39,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all the suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 1 Aug 2017 35,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside

rear beam corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both lower arm ball joint covers perished/split

rear brakes have a slight bind

small gearbox leak from NS driveshaft seal

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,431 miles

Offside Front top strut nut heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,756 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,940 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,930 miles

Damage to O/S/R light lense

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 XVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

WK59 XVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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