CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG09 OFE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,313 mi
Last recorded57,313 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2025

all coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 May 2025

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

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

rear axle rusty

all coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2024

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

Fail 22 May 2024

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 53,421 miles

Front brakes poor condition and appear low

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

all tires perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

rear beam axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 18 May 2022 52,719 miles

all tyre are perished

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

front brakes poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

rear beam axle rusty

Pass 13 May 2021 52,059 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

rear beam axle rusty

Fail 13 May 2021 52,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

o/s day light running not working

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

rear beam axle rusty

Pass 27 May 2020 51,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer box hanger mount rubber failing (6.1.2 (a))

engine/radiator cooling fan failing/noisy

Fail 27 May 2020 51,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer box hanger mount rubber failing (6.1.2 (a))

engine/radiator cooling fan failing/noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perished near limit

all suspension components rusty

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,551 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread perished near limit

all suspension components rusty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,597 miles

all suspension components getting rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,597 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all suspension components getting rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 48,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,201 miles

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

O/S and N/S tyres perished

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,662 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG09 OFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 HG09 OFE, 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

How do I check the history of HG09 OFE?

You can check the full history of HG09 OFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG09 OFE registered?

HG09 OFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is HG09 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 OFE 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.

Does HG09 OFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG09 OFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.