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WL59 FCM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FCM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,334 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,682 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 65,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe to rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,936 miles

Rear axle beam becoming corroded

Exhaust becoming corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,942 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,954 miles

Both breather pipes to air box split

Both front top suspension mounting washers corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,954 miles

Both breather pipes to air box split

Both front top suspension mounting washers corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,172 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 29,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount cup corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount cup corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,534 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded/deteriorated

Rear axle corroded

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,147 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,189 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 FCM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 WL59 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

WL59 FCM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is WL59 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FCM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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