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HG59 UJE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 UJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 143,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount corroded off

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 29 Sep 2025 138,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,390 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,223 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / lower spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / lower spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition outer skin peeling off

day time running lights not working message on dash display

Fail 21 Nov 2019 117,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face excessively corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition outer skin peeling off

day time running lights not working message on dash display

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,158 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,158 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,797 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured FRONT & REARS (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER COVER CORRODED

WINDSCREEN MARKED N/S

Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMPS ON FLEXY MISSING (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH FRONTS (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively LINKAGE FAULT (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured FRONT & REARS (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER COVER CORRODED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES AT 1.7 MM (4.1.E.1)

WINDSCREEN MARKED N/S

Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,534 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2015 89,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,666 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,497 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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 UJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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