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WP59 GRX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,354 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,241 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Front exhaust flexie deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,233 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Front exhaust flexie deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,735 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 66,735 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 62,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 51,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 41,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 41,189 miles

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 185/55/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 38,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,831 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 GRX 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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

Is WP59 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 GRX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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