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WP59 GCU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,019 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 88,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,274 miles

DRL lamps not working x2

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust back box rubber heavily deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached for outer casing / bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

DRL lamps not working x2

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

rear exhaust back box rubber heavily deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 81,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,087 miles

front tyre's wearing edge's and cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,502 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 68,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,686 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,185 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracking in tread

Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracking in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,125 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 46,125 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

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 GCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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