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WP59 CYC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,033 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides have lift . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 86,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides have lift . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2024 75,756 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,946 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,298 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 57,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 53,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,198 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 50,198 miles

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

Offside Rear h/b cable loose

Offside h/b cable loose

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,669 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 5 bulbs not illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 5 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 5 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,098 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 38,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 31,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damage on tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,868 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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WP59 CYC 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 WP59 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

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

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