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HG59 OYO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 OYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,299 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 79,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,479 miles

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 62,476 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 55,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 29,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamps not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 24,665 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,850 miles

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 19,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,045 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 19,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working running light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,006 miles

Both front sills slightly dented

Fail 17 Nov 2015 18,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front sills slightly dented

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,231 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 OYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

HG59 OYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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