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WP59 FWN

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,880 mi
Last recorded96,880 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on edges cords not showing

surface corrosion started on the underside of vehicle and suspension etc

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on edges cords not showing

surface corrosion started on the underside of vehicle and suspension etc

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,314 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

slight side movement in the handbrake lever

surface corrosion on the rear subframe and coil springs

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,285 miles

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working all 3 brake lights (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,860 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber snaped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,363 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,226 miles

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 FWN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

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

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