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HK09 HHC

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 HHC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 112,330 miles

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front both sides top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,025 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,025 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,015 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,014 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,948 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

DRL warning light indicates a fault is present

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,835 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front wishbone bushes weak

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,835 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front wishbone bushes weak

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Offside Outer door handle broken

front and rear number plate delaminated but still legable

front tyre nearing limits

Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Offside Outer door handle broken

front and rear number plate delaminated but still legable

front tyre nearing limits

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,819 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)

antifreeze below minimum

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

front registration deteriorated

unable to gain access to boot but able to check floor pan from underside of vehicle

washer jets needs adjustment

wipers poor

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,819 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

antifreeze below minimum

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

front registration deteriorated

unable to gain access to boot but able to check floor pan from underside of vehicle

washer jets needs adjustment

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2015 55,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,682 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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HK09 HHC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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