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WP59 CXY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,274 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

engine overheating

Fail 21 Nov 2024 118,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine overheating

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,448 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,104 miles

exhaust rusty

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake effort only just met minimum required effort

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 12 Nov 2016 60,313 miles

Rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 60,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,642 miles

corrosion in general to exhaust system

slight exhaust blow from centre section to rear box

Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,642 miles

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside rear wheel binding

slight exhaust blow from centre section to rear box

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,774 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,102 miles

o/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,548 miles

Offside Front 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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WP59 CXY 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 66.7%.

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 WP59 CXY, 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 WP59 CXY registered?

WP59 CXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is WP59 CXY safe to buy?

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