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HN09 XZE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,680 mi
Last recorded145,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 145,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,886 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 134,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 130,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,025 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,887 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

exhaust system corroded and deterioated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,069 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

exhaust system corroded and deterioated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,307 miles

travel on handbrake

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 106,307 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside handbrake cable bracket broken

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,842 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,842 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 37,943 miles

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

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 XZE 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 66.7%.

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 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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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