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HN59 KXH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KXH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps yellowing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 86,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps yellowing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,659 miles

Front suspension top cups corroded

N/s/r tyre 18 years old

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

o/s/f tyre 21 years old

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre 16 years old

Fail 16 Aug 2023 72,659 miles

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

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

Front suspension top cups corroded

N/s/r tyre 18 years old

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

o/s/f tyre 21 years old

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre 16 years old

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,226 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup, nut and thread also offside front top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 53,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,074 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,554 miles

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

Minor chip(s) in screen

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 36,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper pin (1.1.21 (c))

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

Both front upper suspension top mounts corroded

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

Minor chip(s) in screen

Nail in tyre x4 ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,031 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 29,916 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Fail 31 Dec 2016 29,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Rear wiper not working.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,412 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 25,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 20,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,835 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2014 15,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 11,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Washers partially blocked.

Pass 29 Dec 2012 11,842 miles

Washers partially blocked.

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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HN59 KXH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN59 KXH, 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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What year was HN59 KXH registered?

HN59 KXH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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