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WP59 GSV

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,744 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 104,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 104,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,625 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,486 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 99,409 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,467 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Dec 2021 89,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,098 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,239 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 55,178 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,710 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 52,708 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 30,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,303 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 GSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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