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WP59 FSV

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 92,487 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,026 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,775 miles

Both nearside & offside front lower sills damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe outrigger to nearside crossmember retaining bolts (2 of 8) not adversely affecting overall security

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough in rotation JUST deemed passable - advise early replacement

Oil leak from engine & transmission not excessive

Slight coolant leak from nearside of radiator

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop loose

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

both headlamp outer lenses hazed /yellow

drivers door handle pivot broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern hazed (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop loose

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

both headlamp outer lenses hazed /yellow

drivers door handle pivot broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,388 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2017 56,339 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2017 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,315 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

no coolant in expansion bottle

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

no coolant in expansion bottle

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,604 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,293 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 34,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

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

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