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WP59 GBV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,363 mi
Last recorded48,363 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 48,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jul 2025 35,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper shock bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,748 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 27,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,793 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 23,759 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,968 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 GBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

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

Is WP59 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 GBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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