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FY09 HPP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,289 mi
Last recorded76,289 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HPP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 76,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Electrical issue with warning lights on dashboard.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Noticeable when engine cold. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Very heavy surface corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing across to abs light nngine managnent light etc (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,428 miles

Emissions not tested due to the major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking heavily, about to detach from the central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,916 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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

Offside Front driving light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,112 miles

ABS and Engine management light illuminate with hazards when operative

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

ABS and Engine management light illuminate with hazards when operative

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,785 miles

ABS And Engine Management Light Illuminate With Hazards When Operative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,785 miles

ABS And Engine Management Light Illuminate With Hazards When Operative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,222 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,185 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,450 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,163 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)

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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FY09 HPP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY09 HPP, 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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FY09 HPP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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