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WL59 FCE

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FCE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,080 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 130,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,980 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 126,941 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,506 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Boot Wont Open

Fail 6 Jan 2022 121,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Boot Wont Open

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Deterioration in Rear Axle near spring mountings

Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Deterioration in Rear Axle near spring mountings

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,013 miles

Slight deterioration in exhaust system

Slight deterioration in rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,572 miles

deterioration in centre and rear exhaust units

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure top mount (2.7.2b)

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

deterioration in centre and rear exhaust units

deterioration in top shock absorber mounting

slight deterioration in o/s rear tyre inner and outer side walls and between tread pattern

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,892 miles

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,566 miles

deterioration on rear exhaust

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

deterioration on rear exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,251 miles

slight deterioration on rear exhaust

Fail 27 Nov 2012 38,251 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration on rear exhaust

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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WL59 FCE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL59 FCE, 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 WL59 FCE registered?

WL59 FCE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WL59 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FCE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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