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HJ59 ORH

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,796 mi
Last recorded31,796 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ORH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 31,796 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,318 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,019 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,701 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,340 miles

o/s/f bottom balljoint dust cover perished

Fail 14 Sep 2021 26,329 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f bottom balljoint dust cover perished

Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,760 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,892 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,115 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,746 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,222 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 ORH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

HJ59 ORH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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