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WP59 DKY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear beam surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2026 73,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear beam surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,313 miles

Rear beam corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 69,223 miles

Boot lid component insecure release inop (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear beam corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,940 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,555 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 60,552 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,365 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 60,363 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket & clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,723 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 59,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 58,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,260 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,232 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,343 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 DKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY registered?

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

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