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WK59 XWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,295 mi
Last recorded83,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,255 miles

Adv Surface Corrosion To Exhaust System...........

Fail 23 Jul 2025 83,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Blades Poor Wipe To Screen............ (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both Front Headlamps Poor Light Output No Beam Image /Pattern......... (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside Rear Lamp Inop........... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both Rear Parking Brake Cables Very Poor Condition Restricted Movement.......... (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Adv Rear Wiper Blade Poor Condition...........

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 80,506 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,588 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 75,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,289 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 73,288 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount corroded

Offside Front top mount corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15/ (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,188 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,188 miles

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

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

Clutch release bearing noisy

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Too dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,001 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 67,298 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,618 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 56,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,190 miles

rear silencer and clamp corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,665 miles

Nearside Front outer edges worn and cracking

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front ouer edges worn and cracking tyres

rear lower coil spring mounting point started to corrode

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 37,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front outer edges worn and cracking

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front ouer edges worn and cracking tyres

rear lower coil spring mounting point started to corrode

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,713 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 22,713 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

WK59 XWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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