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HK09 LHB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,507 mi
Last recorded51,507 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 LHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,507 miles

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

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

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

wet test

Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 45,742 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 45,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear seats folded does not allow to fully check adult seat belt

Rear wiper missing

Reverse light does not work

Wing mirror cover missing

Fail 30 Dec 2022 42,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Boot doesn't open

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear seats folded does not allow to fully check adult seat belt

Rear wiper missing

Reverse light does not work

Wing mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Feb 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp fixings broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp fixings broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,593 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,134 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

brake warning wire broken nearside front

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,614 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Nearside Front door mirror backing damaged and repaired with tape.

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers upper bush worn (2.7.4)

Rear Upper brake light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 31,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Nearside Front door mirror backing damaged and repaired with tape.

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers upper bush worn (2.7.4)

Rear Upper brake light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,173 miles

four hub caps

Fail 11 Nov 2016 31,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven brake low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

four hub caps

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,804 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven very low (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box very rustty/ leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 32,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,663 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE // TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Fail 21 Aug 2012 21,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE // TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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 LHB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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