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WP59 GCY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 78,546 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 77,535 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,518 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 74,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,988 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,988 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,757 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components corroded age related

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support bracket corroded off , rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort excess travel in cable /lever (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back rubber bush split/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort excess travel in cable /lever (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components corroded age related

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support bracket corroded off , rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,354 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Flexie pipe corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn thin and corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn thin and corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back rubber wishbone bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer cover heavily corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer cable heavily corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED /PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED /PERISHED IN TREADS TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE BEEN REPAIRED IN TREADS X3 PLACES AND SIDEWALLS CRACKING /PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE HAS REPAIRS TO CENTER TREAD X3

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 10 Jan 2018 48,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS LOOSE IN SLEEVE CAUSING A EXCESS BLOW (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE HAS REPAIRS TO CENTER TREAD X3

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,177 miles

both front Tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,436 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,345 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GCY 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 56.5%.

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

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