CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN09 KSE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,723 mi
Last recorded178,723 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 KSE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 178,723 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 175,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 172,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 166,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 166,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 160,310 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 160,310 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 153,049 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 145,362 miles

Offside rear bump stop insecure.

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

Rear exhaust outer skin cororded.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 136,679 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 136,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

NS daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 127,627 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 16 May 2018 127,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 17 May 2017 117,428 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but joint is not loose.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 17 May 2017 117,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but joint is not loose.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 19 May 2016 106,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front top mounts noisy when steering vehicle

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,224 miles

Rear exhaust box rusting

o/side rear tyre preasure low

Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust box rusting

o/side rear tyre preasure low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,430 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,875 miles

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

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

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN09 KSE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN09 KSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN09 KSE?

You can check the full history of HN09 KSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN09 KSE registered?

HN09 KSE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2009.

Is HN09 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN09 KSE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN09 KSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN09 KSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.