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WP59 GFE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,363 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and N/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 80,207 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and O/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and N/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,625 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 75,623 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,344 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,344 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,907 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,670 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexy joint worn

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated damp (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak gear box

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,248 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 40,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,037 miles

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

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

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 GFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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