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FP59 HVU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 46,055 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 46,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,914 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 44,236 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 44,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle around the spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,843 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,419 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 41,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,700 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,404 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,386 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 14,347 miles

o/s/f top strut mounting has slight movement

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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FP59 HVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 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 FP59 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP59 HVU registered?

FP59 HVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is FP59 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 HVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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