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WP59 FVO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,309 mi
Last recorded175,309 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FVO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 175,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under neath generally rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2024 169,712 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 169,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 - 37% , NSF weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 161,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak from the radiator ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper sun visor securing clip is broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops are missing

the top of the gearstick is missing

Fail 5 Jul 2023 161,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak from the radiator ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper sun visor securing clip is broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear bump stops are missing

the top of the gearstick is missing

Pass 26 May 2022 154,716 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose assembly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 25 May 2022 154,716 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose assembly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 148,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 148,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,620 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror assembly taped in position ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

emissions test may not be accurate due to exhaust leak

engine oil level getting a little low

Fail 29 Jan 2020 143,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting heavily corroded,excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror assembly taped in position ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

emissions test may not be accurate due to exhaust leak

engine oil level getting a little low

Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated . blowing slight. rear box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose fixed with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside bump stop loose . nearside bump stop missing

engine oil level low (on minimum)

Fail 7 Dec 2018 136,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated . blowing slight. rear box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose fixed with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside bump stop loose . nearside bump stop missing

Rear rear wiper arm broken/missing

clutch pedal anti slip not fitted

engine oil level low (on minimum)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Cables broken (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Bumpstop missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both handbrake cables outer casings damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55vr15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both handbrake cables outer casings damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,571 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight leak from back box

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2015 108,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight leak from back box

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,118 miles

advise accident damage to offside front outer sill

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise exhaust system condition and rear box slight leaks

advise oil leaking over nearside front inner c.v boot

advise slight perishing to nearside rear tyre and both the rear tyres are getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,655 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,125 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both front brake discs rusty and wear lipped.

n.s.f tyre wering outer edge

o.s.f tyre wearing inner edge

o.s.r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box rusty

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 FVO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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