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WP59 CYW

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,060 mi
Last recorded53,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 53,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chasis leg damaged/ clutch cyclinder insecure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 51,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 48,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 45,823 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,014 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,363 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 34,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,512 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,877 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 CYW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

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