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2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,898 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 110,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

other cv boots slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 90,165 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,602 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers door handle loose

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,602 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp/day time running light loose

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

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

Offside Front drivers door handle loose

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,906 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush breaking up and allowing movement

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and allowing slight movement

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,341 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

Fail 5 Nov 2019 81,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,682 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door handle damaged

o/s/f inner brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,673 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,357 miles

brake pads worn low

discs rusty

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,589 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,349 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 41,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 DMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 DMV, 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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WP59 DMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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