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HJ59 PDO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

lower gear box stabilizer bush worn

Pass 6 Aug 2025 36,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 30,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,337 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 29,323 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,464 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 23,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 22,506 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,379 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,833 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 PDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

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

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