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WP59 DSY

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both all over (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 101,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,880 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter housing appears damp but not leaking during test

Fail 2 Oct 2019 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter housing appears damp but not leaking during test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,543 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 89,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

o/s front,n/s front and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,214 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

o/s front,n/s front and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,543 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear coil springs corodded

exhaust system corodded

items removed from drivers view

Fail 8 Feb 2016 82,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear coil springs corodded

exhaust system corodded

items removed from drivers view

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,945 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,983 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 74,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,906 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 DSY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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