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WP59 FXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,520 mi
Last recorded58,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,265 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,265 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,174 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,157 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 73,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 68,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,626 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front washer jet faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 62,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front washer jet faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre edge starting to wear

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,377 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 FXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

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

Is WP59 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 FXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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