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WR59 LHW

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,268 mi
Last recorded20,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LHW
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 20,268 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 20,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 19,739 miles

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

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

Nearside daytime running light

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 19,058 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative, it is assumed to be disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 19,054 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Nearside front strut top metal cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Offside front strut top metal cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative, it is assumed to be disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,552 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative, it is assumed to be disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,016 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 18,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure Font exhaust mounting band clamp failed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust pipe joint clamp failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,193 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative, it is assumed to be disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,649 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative, it is assumed to be disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 16,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 14,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 14,892 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,366 miles

N/s front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 8,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 8,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 6,654 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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WR59 LHW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR59 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR59 LHW registered?

WR59 LHW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is WR59 LHW safe to buy?

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