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WL59 FGP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,378 mi
Last recorded100,378 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FGP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 86,733 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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s headlight fading

surface corrosion front suspension ,rear axle,mounts,rear springs,sump,front discs inside edges

Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,727 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s headlight fading

surface corrosion front suspension ,rear axle,mounts,rear springs,sump,front discs inside edges

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,636 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR both bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,473 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,336 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,017 miles

N/S/R handbrake efficiency poor may require attention

O/S/R lights lens starting to drop in inside lamp

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,317 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,317 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,024 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,969 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2012 31,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,654 miles

front brake discs worn

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 FGP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

WL59 FGP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WL59 FGP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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