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WP59 GVG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,485 mi
Last recorded101,485 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,460 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 93,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging 40% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,289 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 79,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,385 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,594 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 74,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,169 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear section deteriorated.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear section deteriorated.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,004 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level below min mark

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil level below min mark

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread

Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

four wheel trim covers fitted .

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 GVG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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