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HJ59 TSV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,819 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,430 miles

o/s/f tyer inner wear, pls check alignment

small exhaust leak at joint rear

Fail 2 Nov 2024 111,428 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both front (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil MIN

o/s/f tyer inner wear, pls check alignment

small exhaust leak at joint rear

Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,206 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,892 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,734 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,663 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,180 miles

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

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 TSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

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

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