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WN59 HCL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,562 mi
Last recorded124,562 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,562 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 124,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,552 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 120,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,710 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ehaust corroded front to rear

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021

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

engine breather hose split, possible leak of fumes may enter car

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low accident damage to body (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

engine breather hose split, possible leak of fumes may enter car

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,906 miles

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 11 May 2018 91,097 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 91,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 31 May 2017 84,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body damage to nearside front

chips in windscreen

cooling fan running all the time

eml on

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 68,905 miles

engine managment lamp on

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 3 May 2016 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment lamp on

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 39,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HCL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

WN59 HCL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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