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WL59 JOJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 JOJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,077 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring platforms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 80,016 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split on seal (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring platforms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,371 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,932 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 64,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,392 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables are split (1.1.15 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread depths are on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,209 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have small cracks in the tread and are wearing on inner deges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable is split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable is split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,633 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,355 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak from thermostate housing

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting close to limit

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 27,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,025 miles

front pads 65% worn

front tyres on 3.5 mm

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 JOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

WL59 JOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is WL59 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 JOJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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