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WP59 GVA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,976 mi
Last recorded54,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (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))

Offside Rear light lens damaged and insecure but not Likely to become detached

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 54,976 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (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))

Offside Rear light lens damaged and insecure but not Likely to become detached

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,032 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,263 miles

engine oil level below minimum

exhaust front pipe and flex section in poor condition, abd rear section very heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 39,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil level below minimum

exhaust front pipe and flex section in poor condition, abd rear section very heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,218 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 34,218 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,692 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,580 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

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 GVA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVA, 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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What year was WP59 GVA registered?

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

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