CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP59 GNJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,002 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front front strut top mount worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,216 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,649 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 66,646 miles

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking on the side wall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,154 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

hand brake lever travel

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,362 miles

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP59 GNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GNJ, 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

How do I check the history of WP59 GNJ?

You can check the full history of WP59 GNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP59 GNJ registered?

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

Is WP59 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 GNJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP59 GNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP59 GNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.