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HN09 XYU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 XYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 105,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 103,033 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking from near side rear. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear bump stops loose between rear coil springs.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,132 miles

rear bump stops broken away

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

back axel corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 101,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

back axel corroded

rear bump stops broken away

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,545 miles

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

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

back axel corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 94,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

back axel corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 89,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,310 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,310 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades worn. exhaust rusted.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,403 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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HN09 XYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYU, 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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HN09 XYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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