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WP59 DLV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,039 mi
Last recorded71,039 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,119 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 62,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,606 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,735 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 40,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,988 miles

advise rear exhaust condition

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,790 miles

advise front tyre wear

advise slight blow to rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front tyre wear

advise slight blow to rear exhaust box

advise tracking

advise warning light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,925 miles

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

advise warning light on dash

Fail 12 Jan 2015 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise tracking slight scuffing to tyres

advise warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,704 miles

warning light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,454 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 DLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

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

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