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WP59 GJF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GJF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,519 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 101,040 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,139 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 88,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,244 miles

rear wiper blade split,off side front tyre wear on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,970 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,728 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,411 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,362 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 24,361 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 22,242 miles

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

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 GJF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP59 GJF registered?

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

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