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WN59 GSV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,258 mi
Last recorded130,258 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 GSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 130,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 130,168 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Daytime running lights not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 125,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,788 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,042 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 115,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,747 miles

rear axle beam showing signs of excess corrorsion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,070 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumpstop damaged & insecure

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle stiff but still working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills damaged O/S & N/S

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,384 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding Handbrake cables corroded/seized (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush worn/deteriated (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2016 82,776 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,809 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,931 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,500 miles

Edges of nearside rear and offside front tyre wearing stepped/uneven.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,500 miles

Edges of nearside rear and offside front tyre wearing stepped/uneven.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 GSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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