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WL59 GXK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 GXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 78,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,100 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded

Underside corroded in places

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,996 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Rear Axle beam and mounting areas corroded

Rear Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,754 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both mountings areas on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,754 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both mountings areas on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,334 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam, nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,277 miles

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

Offside Front DLR not working

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 66,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front DLR not working

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,625 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise wheel alignment check

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge,advise replacement

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge,advise replacement

advise front wheel alignment check

nearside and offside front upper strut mounting, rebound washers (under bonnet) badly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge,advise replacement

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge,advise replacement

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted 477 (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted 239 (1.1.C.1d)

advise front wheel alignment check

nearside and offside front upper strut mounting, rebound washers (under bonnet) badly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2015 39,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,032 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,397 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2012 18,397 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 GXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

WL59 GXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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