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WP59 DTK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust baffles loose in rear box

heavy corrosion to rear axle /suspension

n/s air bag switched off

Pass 1 Nov 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,533 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,533 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,189 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,189 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Stop lamp not working OS (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,941 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,020 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,019 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn low

nsr brake grabbing slightly

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 DTK 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 68.8%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

WP59 DTK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is WP59 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 DTK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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