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WN59 GVM

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 GVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 70,715 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,002 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 49,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,740 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 44,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 37,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,292 miles

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 34,995 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 34,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear axle corroded

rear tyres side walls becoming cracked / perished / slight cracking between treads 175 / 65 / 14

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated / recommend replacment . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded close to spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 27,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 21 Sep 2015 24,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 21,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 18,776 miles

n/s/f tyre heavy outer treads wear

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre heavy outer treads wear

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wear

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,152 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 GVM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

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

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