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WP59 FWJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,088 mi
Last recorded159,088 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,088 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,090 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak from fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt has pin through it.

Offside Rear Bump stop loose.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 155,090 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak from fuel tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt has pin through it.

Offside Rear Bump stop loose.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Small hole (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 13 Dec 2021 144,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort very low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Small hole (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,374 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,227 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 114,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 99,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,647 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

N/S/R Tyre worn smooth on both edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,868 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,868 miles

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

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 FWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

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

Is WP59 FWJ safe to buy?

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