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WP59 FWM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,256 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,255 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,587 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both + nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,175 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,423 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 72,423 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,623 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 44,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,319 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,319 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leval low

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 FWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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