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WP59 OUX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 112,147 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2022 108,746 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front DRL inoperative

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front DRL inoperative

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,512 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,213 miles

both front shockers are leaking

nsr osr nsf tyres are worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front shockers are leaking

nsr osr nsf tyres are worn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,710 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 61,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,729 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre valve chaffed

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre valve chaffed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,579 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 45,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid resevoir overfilled

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r suspension bump stop detached

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and metal in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,481 miles

brake fluid resevoir overfilled

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r suspension bump stop detached

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and metal in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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 OUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

WP59 OUX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is WP59 OUX safe to buy?

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