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WP59 FZT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,654 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and shields fitted

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,081 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,340 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,566 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,071 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine breather hose split

nearside lower windscreen damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 47,071 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine breather hose split

nearside lower windscreen damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 43,159 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,972 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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