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HJ59 TUH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,544 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 63,543 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake test not completed due to brake hose ferrule failure and loss of hydraulic fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 58,478 miles

Both front suspension top mounts tight to turn

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 58,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front suspension top mounts tight to turn

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,137 miles

Both front suspension top mounts tight to turn

Rear Axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shocks, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Both front suspension top mounts tight to turn

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,320 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 46,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,959 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 38,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive only slight on drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered with black under seal

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,734 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,992 miles

under body wax oiled and brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just ok at time of test (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,544 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,205 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,389 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer in poor condition

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 TUH 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 TUH, 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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HJ59 TUH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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