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WR59 LHE

2010 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 73,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subfram

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,415 miles

Both front lower arm rearmost bushes slightly deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 59,409 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,035 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both front upper strut mounts very rusty

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2020 51,035 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

handbrake travel

both front upper strut mounts very rusty

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,178 miles

warning light intermittantly illuminating on dash board (day running light check)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 44,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,475 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

warning message of check power steering displayed!

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,059 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 31,059 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil is OVERFILLED!

nearside front windscreen WASHER JET is partially blocked!

Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 25,137 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,168 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2013 18,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WR59 LHE is a 2010 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 2010 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,521 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 WR59 LHE, 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 16 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR59 LHE registered?

WR59 LHE is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is WR59 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 LHE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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