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HJ09 YUW

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 118,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 13 May 2025 118,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,914 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 116,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light inop

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,485 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,253 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,499 miles

Rear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,811 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s/f shock has slight rust

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YUW, 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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HJ09 YUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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