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HG59 UJF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 132,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 132,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking on shoulders, cord exposing on inner shoulder 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Newly repaired joint leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp plastic cover broken

Fail 4 Nov 2023 128,544 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Weel rim bent (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp plastic cover broken

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,325 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,891 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,820 miles

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

chip on windscreen

nsr stop lamp lens slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,236 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer in poor conditon

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,046 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 800,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,839 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 45,696 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,941 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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 UJF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UJF, 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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What year was HG59 UJF registered?

HG59 UJF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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