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WL59 FCV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both shock top mount cups heavily corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 83,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both shock top mount cups heavily corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front top mount cups corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front top mount cups corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear AXEL Corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,726 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,299 miles

Rear Axel beam corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested parking brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Axel beam corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,098 miles

axle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,131 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,884 miles

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

Rear tail box clamp broken

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,469 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 53,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,754 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,753 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 39,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension subframe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,558 miles

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)

exhaust silencer corroded

rear suspension subframe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,019 miles

front.tyres.wearing.on.outer.edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,350 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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WL59 FCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCV, 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 WL59 FCV registered?

WL59 FCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is WL59 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FCV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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