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WP59 FTD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,372 mi
Last recorded99,372 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,372 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot release switch sticking

dash centre display faulty

engine breather pipe perished

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,239 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,912 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 54,090 miles

Offside Front wheel buckled

rear exhaust box deterioration outer skin

Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and front bracket is heavily corroded. (7.1.2)

Offside O/s handbrake cable cover is splitting.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,790 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 FTD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

Is WP59 FTD safe to buy?

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