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WP59 FWT

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,179 mi
Last recorded86,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 FWT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,179 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f c.v boot weeping

Rear Rear axle and rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,310 miles

back box corroded not blowing

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,310 miles

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

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

back box corroded not blowing

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,902 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump-stop missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 79,614 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 May 2021 79,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2020 75,791 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pads looking low

oil around engine/exhaust

rear exhaust section corroded

rear springs rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,420 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 72,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bent and exhaust is rubbing on fuel tank shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is also cracking badly on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is cracking badly on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,313 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 68,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 59,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

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 FWT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol 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 FWT, 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 FWT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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