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WP59 FTZ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,685 mi
Last recorded83,685 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FTZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 83,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken - diesel car (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust system excessively corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,899 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer excessively deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2024 82,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer excessively deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,176 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 82,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 29% - repair as soon as possible (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust excessively deteriorated due to excessive corrosion - replace as soon as possible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corrosion to all suspension and associated components

Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,113 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 29% - repair as soon as possible (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust excessively deteriorated due to excessive corrosion - replace as soon as possible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corrosion to all suspension and associated components

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,941 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Drum brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,082 miles

Baffles loose in exhaust back box

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 79,082 miles

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

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

Baffles loose in exhaust back box

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 76,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,578 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 86v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 86v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Front running lamp inoperative

Rear exhaust section corroded

nearside/offside front top strut nuts/cups heavily corroded

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,449 miles

Front Daytime running light warning lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,457 miles

front tyres inside edge at 0m/m tread

Fail 19 Dec 2015 46,457 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres inside edge at 0m/m tread

Pass 13 Dec 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,224 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 FTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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