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WL59 GXM

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

147,795 mi
Last recorded147,795 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 GXM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 147,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,225 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,485 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 113,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,452 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 105,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 105,444 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All round spring hanger MARKED needs rear axles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,771 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & o/s/f 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/f inside edges 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,412 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened to inspect seat belt mounts (6.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken, advise rear box corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened & o/s (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & o/s adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/f inside edges 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak sump corroded, & just started to leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,109 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,457 miles

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

only one new rear shock absorber fitted (n/s/r)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 65,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

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 GXM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

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

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