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WP59 CYG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 112,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image whatsoever (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Snapped during test (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps work but only when boot open, suspect broken wire (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image present but poor quality

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front DRL INOP

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,370 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2024 106,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play very rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure and low (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 101,800 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,386 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction glue substance on middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,534 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,593 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 77,588 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 66,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,432 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,189 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,771 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)

nearside rear wheel binding

sun strip fitted to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

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 CYG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

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

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