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WP59 GBE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

67,098 mi
Last recorded67,098 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,098 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 67,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 66,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,752 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in under seal

various rusty spots under car

Fail 27 Jul 2023 63,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in under seal

various rusty spots under car

Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,319 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 59,319 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 59,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,703 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on structure, steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 13 Mar 2021 56,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust on structure, steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 22 Feb 2020 54,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 49,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 43,094 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 43,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake stiff in operation

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,575 miles

Both rear road tyres have signs of age-related tread separation.

Engine performance feels sluggish at idle. Possible service or fuel treatment needed.

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 30,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,735 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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 GBE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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