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WP59 FTX

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,908 miles

Offside handbrake slightly poor

handbrake slightly high

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,862 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 87,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,652 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 70,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,367 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

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 FTX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

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

Is WP59 FTX safe to buy?

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