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WP59 DKJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 142,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 137,087 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 136,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective system very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,286 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,286 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 56,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insurcure

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 56,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insurcure

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 55,968 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 55,962 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,134 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded advise ?

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,581 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,807 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 DKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

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

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