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WP59 DDK

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,893 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,837 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,706 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,854 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,854 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,787 miles

Exhaust rear silencer inner baffles deteriorated

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition

Slight oil leak from nearside front driveshaft oil seal

Fail 29 Nov 2019 72,787 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer inner baffles deteriorated

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition

Slight oil leak from nearside front driveshaft oil seal

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,456 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre feathered + worn close to legal limit on edges and perished

Offside rear shock upper bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear axle corroded

Slight coolant leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 64,318 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

**STRONG ADVICE** Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Both handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre feathered + worn close to legal limit on edges and perished

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

Offside rear shock upper bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear axle corroded

Slack in handbrake

Slight coolant leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,542 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,275 miles

EML ON

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear park brake cables corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear park brake cable corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel axle component corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear park brake cables corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear park brake cable corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel axle component corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,168 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 37,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,945 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 DDK 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 68.4%.

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

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