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FY09 HPZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 60,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight transmission oil seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,119 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

slight transmission oil seapage

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,671 miles

Coil spring corroded All four suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 59,671 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,168 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 59,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,214 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,214 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,645 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,825 miles

Front exhaust bracket is loose

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot is split

Offside Rear Foot and handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements

Strut tops are noisy when wheel is rotated

Pass 10 Aug 2019 41,579 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The back box joint clamp is missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,445 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 36,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,382 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,998 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 24,998 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 17,642 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 14,450 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,255 miles

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 HPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY09 HPZ, 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 FY09 HPZ registered?

FY09 HPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is FY09 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 HPZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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