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WP59 FVK

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 107,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine cover broken

Fail 14 May 2016 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover broken

Pass 23 May 2015 93,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 79,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,444 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP59 FVK registered?

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

Is WP59 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 FVK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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