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WP59 GBU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,727 miles

Rear tyres perished slightly...

Pass 11 Jun 2022 81,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 75,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,114 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,024 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,897 miles

both hand brake cable outer covers split

front metal brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,897 miles

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

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

both hand brake cable outer covers split

front metal brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,019 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,531 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 44,531 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 GBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

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

Is WP59 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 GBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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