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HG09 FEK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 FEK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,300 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,615 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 46,615 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes debonded from arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust weak/corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 21,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust weak/corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,635 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2019 14,635 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,312 miles

both sides rear brakes are binding slightly

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,663 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,730 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perishing (cracking) recommend replacement

nearside wiper rubber deteriating

offside rear tyre tread perishing (cracking) recommend replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2014 9,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing (cracking) recommend replacement

nearside wiper rubber deteriating

offside rear tyre tread perishing (cracking) recommend replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,840 miles

All tyres are deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 6,208 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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HG09 FEK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG09 FEK, 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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What year was HG09 FEK registered?

HG09 FEK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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