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WP59 DJE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,856 mi
Last recorded28,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 28,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp beam images poor close to excessive

Fail 19 Jun 2026 28,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp beam images poor close to excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 24,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside drivers outer door handle is lose

rear silencer in poor condition

slight oil leak from offside rear gearbox diff seal area

Fail 2 Jun 2021 23,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

Offside drivers outer door handle is lose

little effort from both rear parking brakes

rear silencer in poor condition

slight oil leak from offside rear gearbox diff seal area

Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,393 miles

Both handbrake cable casings are split.

Both rear shock absorber top mounts are split.

Centre brake light is not working.

O/S/F suspension top mount is heavily corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 22,393 miles

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

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

Both handbrake cable casings are split.

Both rear shock absorber top mounts are split.

Centre brake light is not working.

O/S/F suspension top mount is heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front day time running lights not working

Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,522 miles

Play in wiper linkage.

Wipers touch.

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Both handbrake cable casings are split and corroding.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Gearbox oil leak.

Play in the O/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,522 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Both handbrake cable casings are split and corroding.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Gearbox oil leak.

Play in the O/S/F lower arm ball joint.

Play in wiper linkage.

Wipers touch.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,075 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front brake pads are worn low.

Front top mounts are heavily corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Handbrake cable casings are split and corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,592 miles

Front pads are worn fairly low. Discs are lipped.

Handbrake cable casing is split and corroding.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Wipers smear.

Pass 30 May 2015 6,271 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Handbrake cable outer casings are split and corroding.

Fail 29 May 2015 6,271 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox oil leak.

Handbrake cable outer casings are split and corroding.

Pass 31 May 2014 2,800 miles

Both handbrake outer casings are split and corroding.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 30 May 2014 2,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both handbrake outer casings are split and corroding.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2013 28,903 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,291 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 DJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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