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WP59 GRK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,496 mi
Last recorded187,496 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 187,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 176,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 165,497 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 157,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 151,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 134,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake union leaking to flexy pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,257 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,598 miles

rear exhaust poor cond

Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,663 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,738 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 29,738 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 GRK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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