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WP59 FVN

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,341 mi
Last recorded95,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights lens are dirty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup are badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,660 miles

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

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

both rear spring lower cups have corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2022 83,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,017 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive travel it would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair but requirements just met

Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Brake calliper slider bolt incorrectly fitted to the point of not clamping down on the calliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive travel it would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair but requirements just met

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,232 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating, outer skin rusting

Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating, outer skin rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,239 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm and perished

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,195 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level too high (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm and perished

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,706 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,635 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,635 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,916 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,049 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FVN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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