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HG59 FZS

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 72,497 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smeary

headlamps cloudy (beam images ok)

n/s/r flexible hose mounting bracket broken

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smeary

headlamps cloudy (beam images ok)

n/s/r flexible hose mounting bracket broken

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,818 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Front wiper blades slightly juddery in operation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose mount ing bracket broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020

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

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

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Front tyres cracking in tread areas

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,462 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 49,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,377 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,315 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 42,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,432 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,439 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 FZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FZS, 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

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What year was HG59 FZS registered?

HG59 FZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is HG59 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 FZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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