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WP59 OWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 OWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 114,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 114,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inseceur (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 109,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,771 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,444 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 97,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the edges BOLD close to showing cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the edges BOLD close to showing cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,292 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 81,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,371 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edges bold close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edges bold close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 66,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edges bold close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edges bold close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

exhaust limited life

shields limiting inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2017 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 54,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,243 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 33,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,671 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,510 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 OWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

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

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