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HG09 MLX

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 MLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,632 miles

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings area, springs and others suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,725 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,524 miles

offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,405 miles

Offside Front tyre, has several splits inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) & tyre perished ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 2 tears above limits but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test tyre DOT 0309

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

Rear rear exhaust heavily corroded & through outer skin which is part insecure - no gas loss

TYRE SIZE: 195/45R16V

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished DOT codes 0309

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel nuts/bolts

gear selector shaft seal weeping oil from gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

OSR hand brake outer cable split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,650 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 MLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

HG09 MLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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