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HJ09 SNF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 SNF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,616 miles

Exhaust cat bracket broken

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded away

Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust cat bracket broken

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded away

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,901 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,916 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,248 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear handbrake cable & brake hose mounting bracket corroded & broken

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,552 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear handbrake cable mounting braket broken / cable tie repairs

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,973 miles

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)

tracking required

Fail 17 Jun 2014 23,973 miles

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

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

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)

tracking required

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,686 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 16,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,021 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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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HJ09 SNF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ09 SNF, 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 HJ09 SNF registered?

HJ09 SNF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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