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WN59 GUW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,580 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly corroded

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

Offside Front top suspension mount slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mileage is unreadable

Pass 20 Sep 2021
Fail 18 Sep 2021

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 120,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side handbrake cable outer split open

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to split

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,334 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,835 miles

Exhaust corroded

Uneven Tread Wear NSR Tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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 8 Sep 2014 50,790 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 13 Sep 2013 42,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,034 miles

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

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

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 GUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUW, 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 WN59 GUW registered?

WN59 GUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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