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WP59 GUO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil sump slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox/gearbox side of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring bump stop broken.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion around bottom of shocker where the spring mounts. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leaking from rear box, probably due to outer skin of box being removed. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,484 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop not attached

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front and both rear rims (4.2.A.1a)

offside parking brake weak- strong advisory

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front and both rear rims (4.2.A.1a)

offside parking brake weak- strong advisory

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroding

slight play noted in n/s/f wishbone balljoint and noted boot perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust corroding

slight play noted in n/s/f wishbone balljoint and noted boot perished

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,017 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GUO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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