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HJ59 OUM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OUM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear box corroded

slight lift o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Jul 2024 74,423 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 74,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,488 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 66,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,483 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,039 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 57,039 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,812 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,812 miles

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,308 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,336 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,560 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear handbrake operation poor advise service or repair

nearside rear tyre cut in tread and perishing caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

offside rear tyre perishing caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,860 miles

Front brakepads appear low?

Front tyres wearing on there inner edges.

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 OUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ59 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

HJ59 OUM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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