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HG59 BAV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,486 mi
Last recorded44,486 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BAV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 40,303 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 32,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no image's (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring seat rusted through , this is part of the rear axle beam which has heavy corrosion to all fixings also nearside seat very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak Area of top hose to engine ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing has heavy corrosion looks very weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,262 miles

Aux belt perished

Coolant leak water elbow on end of head ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

breather pipe split

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,524 miles

Rear Lower suspension/axle areas surface corroding.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,413 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms /rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r & o/s/r springs / suspension arms corroded

Rear rear exhaust joint leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2019 26,413 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms /rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s/r & o/s/r springs / suspension arms corroded

Rear rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,817 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R suspension arms corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight misting N/S/F driveshaft/g-box oil seal

Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also slight binding when turning by hand. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil may soon require attention (2.7.3)

Offside Front very slight bind on brake

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,917 miles

Boot catch inoperative outside.

Nearside Front Inner Area of driveshaft output seal , slight oil loss/leak.

Nearside Rear Wheel when turning by hand has a slight bind.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Has started to leak. (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has rusted through, and is leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,888 miles

some corrosion on rear exhaust box

tailgate opening catch not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,532 miles

Boot lid problem opening due to siezed handle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 11,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot lid problem opening due to siezed handle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,048 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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HG59 BAV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 HG59 BAV, 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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HG59 BAV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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