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HG09 XAU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,005 mi
Last recorded18,005 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 XAU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 18,005 miles

all coil springs rusty

all suspension rusty

brake unions rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs rusty

rear axle very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2024 17,852 miles

all coil springs rusty

all suspension components rusty

brake unions rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

front and rear tyres starting to perish

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Dec 2023 17,538 miles

engine oil leak

all brake unions rusty

all coil springs rusty

all suspension components rusty

all tyres perishing

exhaust tail box rusting through first skin

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Dec 2022 17,315 miles

all tyres perishing

both track rod end gaiters perishing

brake unions rusty

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2022 17,315 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs poor condition

suspension components rusty

brake unions rusty

all tyres perishing

both track rod end gaiters perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2021 17,075 miles

all brake unions rusty

all suspension rusty

exhaust rear box rusted through first skin

front brake pads low

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perished

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play o/s/f suspension bottom pivot

Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,859 miles

all suspension components rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Fail 1 Dec 2020 16,857 miles

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

all suspension components rusty

exhaust tail box rusted through first skin

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,987 miles

bottom suspension gaiters securing rubbers perishing

road springs rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,676 miles

all suspension components rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2018 14,676 miles

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

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

all suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,693 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 5,021 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 XAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

HG09 XAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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