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WP59 DRO

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,808 mi
Last recorded113,808 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 113,808 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens loose/ insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 98,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

oil samp corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2020 93,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

oil samp corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,634 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight free play at the upper attachment

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,586 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front McPherson strut has slight free play at the upper attachment

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked/not in drivers view

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axel beam corroded

engine cover fitted

suggest replace front brake hoses/cannot access upper

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,112 miles

Rear axel beam would benefit for clean/protect

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,262 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions too lean to measure

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions too lean to measure

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,853 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 DRO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

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

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