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HJ59 OMO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OMO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose- requires attention

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 49,996 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose- requires attention

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 48,328 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Suspension components heavily corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 47,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,941 miles

all 4 tyres perished

minor exhaust blow

play in both front top mounts

Fail 23 Dec 2021 43,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/and ball joint gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

minor exhaust blow

play in both front top mounts

small oil leak from oil filter

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,198 miles

rear engine mount bush started to split

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,683 miles

Front wheels binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front top headlight fixing bracket broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around rear suspension spring lower cups

Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear suspension spring lower cups

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,672 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre pipe slight blow near rear joint

corrosion to rear suspension components

lift in front suspension top mounts

o/s/f day running light not working

oil leak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,603 miles

all four tyres are perishing

both front tyres are on 2mm

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,574 miles

all 4 tyres perished

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,345 miles

all 4 tyres deteriating

corosion to rear silencer

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,538 miles

both front tyres beginning to perish

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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HJ59 OMO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ59 OMO, 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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HJ59 OMO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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