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WP59 GDF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 103,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp is missing(silencer is deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,384 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing both sides (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp is missing(silencer is deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front and rear joints rear clamp is missing and system is deteriorated/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front and rear joints rear clamp is missing and system is deteriorated/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,096 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in tread exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall to bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,084 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded, middle to rear join clamp corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2019 80,082 miles

Brake performance not tested see brake hydrolic failures (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded, middle to rear join clamp corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,299 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,631 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,631 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,817 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres of different speed ratings

Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres of different speed ratings

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2012 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 GDF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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