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WP59 GNY

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GNY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 89,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 89,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 86,715 miles

Drivers seat stiff to adjust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 86,715 miles

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

Drivers seat stiff to adjust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear low effort at handbrake

exhaust in poor condition

flashing oil light on dash/oil level on maximum

handbrake lever stiff but serviceable

Fail 29 Dec 2020 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear low effort at handbrake

exhaust in poor condition

flashing oil light on dash/oil level on maximum

handbrake lever stiff but serviceable

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,778 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH STRUT TOP MOUNTING PLATES VERY BADLY CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LIGHT FLASHING OIL OVER FILLED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 74,845 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2018 69,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

emissions to clean to test

Fail 11 Nov 2018 69,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear service )

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to open boot

Fail 17 Nov 2016 57,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to open boot

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,587 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system poor condition

rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,472 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,529 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 GNY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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