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WP59 DJY

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,841 mi
Last recorded102,841 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 102,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 98,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 98,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,308 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,867 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 80,538 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s lamp inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,336 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick replaced front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 67,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 48,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,103 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 DJY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

WP59 DJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WP59 DJY safe to buy?

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