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2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 EUR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 103,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2025 103,450 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,723 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both sides

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear under car surface slight corrosion, rear axle

Fail 30 Aug 2024 95,723 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both sides

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working in both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under car surface slight corrosion, rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 86,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,150 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,182 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 31,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,011 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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WN59 EUR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN59 EUR, 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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WN59 EUR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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