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HG59 KHO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,566 mi
Last recorded152,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,566 miles

Boot unable to be opened

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Main beam lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Jun 2026 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Boot unable to be opened

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Main beam lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Mar 2025
Fail 4 Mar 2025 148,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe near rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 145,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 140,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 73,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

nearside track arm has slight play at inner joint

Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,023 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

nearside track arm has slight play at inner joint

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,154 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Small cut in rear tyres

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 KHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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