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FR09 HRT

2020 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,151 mi
Last recorded61,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Fiat 50021,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 HRT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 86,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,572 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT. UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 56,570 miles

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT. UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Pass 13 Feb 2025 81,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 81,293 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp slightly dim

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 43,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,585 miles

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

offside main beam light insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,245 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FR09 HRT is a 2020 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2020 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,186 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 FR09 HRT, 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 6 years old, this Fiat 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FR09 HRT registered?

FR09 HRT is a 2020 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 August 2020.

Is FR09 HRT safe to buy?

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