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WL59 GXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,060 mi
Last recorded38,060 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 GXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,060 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber spacer missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber spacer missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 35,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim rusted

Offside Front wheel rim rusted

Offside Rear wheel rim rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 33,366 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,763 miles

Rear Axle repaired and welded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 31,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 30,607 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring mounting axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,848 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,001 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre mishaped

o/s/f strut top mount corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 24,001 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre mishaped

o/s/f strut top mount corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,682 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR AXLE BEAM SUSPSENSION COMPONONTS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 21,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR AXLE BEAM SUSPSENSION COMPONONTS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,824 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,321 miles

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 GXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

WL59 GXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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