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WP59 GDO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,077 mi
Last recorded63,077 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2026 63,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2025 56,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 56,839 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 49,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,148 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible joint is slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,148 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible joint is slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,011 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated/peeling

Fail 2 Dec 2016 41,010 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated/peeling

Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,096 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 36,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,937 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 30,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 26,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,169 miles

hand brake comes up high

n/s/f tyre very low on tread

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake comes up high

n/s/f tyre very low on tread

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

weep from n/s/f strut

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 GDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

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

Is WP59 GDO safe to buy?

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