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HJ59 OMU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 44,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,459 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from exhaust flexi emmisions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded below springs not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 40,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone bush separating from its mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone bush separating from its mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from exhaust flexi emmisions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded below springs not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 35,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 30,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 22,866 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,943 miles

front brake pads not visible

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,726 miles

both rear tyre rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,106 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 14,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 11,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 8,718 miles

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 OMU 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 83.3%.

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 OMU, 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 HJ59 OMU registered?

HJ59 OMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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