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WP59 DSV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 113,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 111,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 98,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (BALD) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres heavy cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres heavy cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2016 61,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,431 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

coolant leak

exhaust leak from back box also heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,416 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

coolant leak

exhaust leak from back box also heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,562 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 DSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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