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HK09 HFY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 HFY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,968 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and front flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2026 119,968 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and front flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,899 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,322 miles

(Underneath covered in underseal)

Rear Exhaust caing corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 108,322 miles

(Underneath covered in underseal)

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

Rear Exhaust caing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant leak, possible water pump

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , ADVISE replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,489 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,579 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2018 68,579 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,822 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 63,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working daytime running light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber upper most bushes showing movement (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate in poor condition

movement n/s/f suspension strut top mount

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack,perish and dated 2009

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (wheel alignment recommended) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (wheel alignment recommended) (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack,perish and dated 2009

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,123 miles

inner front brake pads not seen

nearside and offside front tyres very badly worn on inner edges and close to exposing the reinforcement

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

inner front brake pads not seen

nearside and offside front tyres very badly worn on inner edges and close to exposing the reinforcement

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 31,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,187 miles

exhaust rusty

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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HK09 HFY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK09 HFY, 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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HK09 HFY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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