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WP59 FTY

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 103,463 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 103,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear handbrake poor

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,237 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively PARKING BRAKE LEVER (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL TO REAR SECTION JOINT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA TRANSMISSION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AND IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively PARKING BRAKE LEVER (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL TO REAR SECTION JOINT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA TRANSMISSION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHTLY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AND IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 67,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suggest rear brake check

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 59,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 53,161 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 52,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 41,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,760 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 FTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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