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WP59 GBO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,046 mi
Last recorded94,046 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,623 miles

Acceleration not detected,no printout.

Rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,554 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,447 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,918 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 83,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,492 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 76,375 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,749 miles

Handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 16 Nov 2018 69,749 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,244 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 25 May 2017 58,243 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Offside Hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 23 May 2016 47,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 20 May 2016 47,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,465 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perished not too cords or ply

Fail 10 Jun 2015 40,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perished not too cords or ply

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,701 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,284 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 GBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

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

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