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WP59 DMU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,796 mi
Last recorded102,796 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DMU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,796 miles

Back box exhaust outer skin peeling

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,149 miles

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre tread is worn heavily on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

front brake discs are deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre tread is worn heavily on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

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 DMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP59 DMU?

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What year was WP59 DMU registered?

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

Is WP59 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 DMU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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