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HIG 9561

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9561
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 93,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,626 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,207 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,359 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy BACK BOK RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BUMT STOP BROKEN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BUMP STOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy BACK BOK RUSTY BUT NOT LEAKING (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,331 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,329 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

both front shock absorbers 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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HIG 9561 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HIG 9561, 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 HIG 9561 registered?

HIG 9561 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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