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WP59 DTZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,172 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,172 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 85,144 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2023 83,698 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,825 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 80,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 80,718 miles

Emissions not tested due to snapped exhaust and engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear backbox snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from swept area of windscreen

Offside Front side repeater lense missing

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 59,922 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 59,917 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 58,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 52,753 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 47,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 47,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,671 miles

Rear tyres 3mm and perished.

Rear wiper blade is starting to split.

Surface corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs.

Fail 18 Jul 2015 45,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres 3mm and perished.

Rear wiper blade is starting to split.

Surface corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2014 44,723 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,933 miles

nearside headlight pattern.... was originally upside down.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 37,933 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight pattern.... was originally upside down.

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 DTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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