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WL59 FWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,461 mi
Last recorded19,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 19,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 19,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 16,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 11,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 10,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 9,660 miles

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

Rear axle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 9,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 7,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 6,706 miles

Under trays fitted (covering fuel & brake lines).

Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 4,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 3,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 1,487 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 FWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

WL59 FWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is WL59 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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