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WL59 FCY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,462 mi
Last recorded177,462 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 177,462 miles

Nearside front tyre worn away on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2019 165,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 165,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 146,917 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 130,550 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,474 miles

rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,474 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,479 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)

both front shock absorber top covers under bonnet corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,600 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2013 60,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,086 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 FCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCY, 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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WL59 FCY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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