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WP59 DCZ

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,664 mi
Last recorded88,664 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DCZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,201 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing and corroded at flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,332 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,101 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,195 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,276 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system very corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system very corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,419 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

unable to open boot but gained access through rear seats

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyers perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,628 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,496 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,494 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre side wall damage

slightly brake binding in offside rear wheel

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 DCZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP59 DCZ registered?

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

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