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WP59 GPX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,070 miles

Front tyres low the edges

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,757 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

FUEL FILTER HOUSING DAMP

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 3 May 2024 73,882 miles

Catalytic converter mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil sump rusty

Rear axle rusty

Slight leak from around fuel filter area

Fail 24 Apr 2024 73,876 miles

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Catalytic converter mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil sump rusty

Slight leak from around fuel filter area

Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,906 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,692 miles

Front bothsides top strut mount plate corded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,692 miles

Front bothsides top strut mount plate corded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,000 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush come adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pads aprox 2,500 miles (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside getting poor (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroding back box deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper bushes (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust corroding/deterioating

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,716 miles

(1)Rear exhaust corroding.(2)Offside rear shock absorber top rubber bush slight wear.

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,683 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
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WP59 GPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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