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HG59 KHM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,587 mi
Last recorded137,587 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 137,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 137,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,276 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,016 miles

The exhaust rear section is slightly corroded and has a minor leak on the joint

The nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

The nearside rear flexi brake hose front mounting is bounded to its bracket and the parking brake cable mounting has snapped off but both are still secure

The offside front tyre tread depth is 3mm (min limit is 1.6mm), the nearside front and offside rear are 4mm and the nearside rear is 5mm and the nearside front wheel trim and valve cap is missing

The offside front wheel inner rim is dented

The starter motor is rough, the clutch is heavy and it is difficult to select 1st gear sometimes

There is slight lift in both front suspension strut top mountings

There is various slight bodywork damage including the front of the sills are dented and the front bumper lower valance is damaged

There is various slight underbody component corrosion including the rear suspension axle beam and all the coil springs.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 131,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

The exhaust rear section is slightly corroded and has a minor leak on the joint

The nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

The nearside rear flexi brake hose front mounting is bounded to its bracket and the parking brake cable mounting has snapped off but both are still secure

The nearside rear indicator light bulb is faded

The offside front tyre tread depth is 3mm (min limit is 1.6mm), the nearside front and offside rear are 4mm and the nearside rear is 5mm and the nearside front wheel trim and valve cap is missing

The offside front wheel inner rim is dented

The rear registration plate nearside light bulb is not working but has multiple lights

The rear wiper blare is faulty

The starter motor is rough, the clutch is heavy and it is difficult to select 1st gear sometimes

There is slight lift in both front suspension strut top mountings

There is various slight bodywork damage including the front of the sills are dented and the front bumper lower valance is damaged

There is various slight underbody component corrosion including the rear suspension axle beam and all the coil springs.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,652 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

lower engine mount bush worn

Fail 3 Oct 2022 125,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

lower engine mount bush worn

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose inside spring

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount broken

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose inside spring

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount broken

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front play in top mounts

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside play in strut top mountings

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,315 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside main beam bulb not correctly fitted

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear joint, clamp is very corroded, system secure

Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside main beam bulb not correctly fitted

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear joint, clamp is very corroded, system secure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen has a crack along bottom but not affecting the view of the road ahead

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 slight blows (7.1.2)

Front mounting bracket broken, but exhaust secure

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

Nearside Rear brake hose mounting bracket broken, but hose secure

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,636 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,864 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 KHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG59 KHM, 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 KHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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