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WP59 JWA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 JWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,651 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pads worn!

offside and nearside rear tyre treads perishing!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Fail 17 Sep 2025 60,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre badly perished and worn inner edge!

offside and nearside front brake pads worn!

offside and nearside rear tyre treads perishing!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,277 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight perishing!

Fail 3 Sep 2024 56,271 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight perishing!

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 52,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,984 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside main beam aimed low.

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded.

rear silencer badly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 48,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside main beam aimed low.

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded.

rear silencer badly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,090 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,298 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges and close to legal limit!

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 45,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges and close to legal limit!

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing evident (2011 tyres)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,256 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly!

Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear tyre, small nail in tread.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 33,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,706 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 JWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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