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WP59 FTN

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 146,734 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 146,730 miles

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

Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 146,681 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective FRONT BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 138,382 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under body sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 131,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front brake wear light on - pads like new

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, also starting to mis shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2022 123,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front brake wear light on - pads like new

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, also starting to mis shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR EXHURST BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,389 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 95,388 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top retaining washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,045 miles

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

Gear box oil leak

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts retaining washers (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,295 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,909 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 FTN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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