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HN59 ZBF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 ZBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 95,230 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,768 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,748 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,748 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,009 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,009 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,616 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 69,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,696 miles

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

cold air intake pipe missing

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake cable outer covers split and corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

cold air intake pipe missing

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake cable outer covers split and corroding

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear washer not working

wiring in tail gate hinge broken

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,958 miles

exhaust deteriorating

wiring in boot higne broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

wiring in boot higne broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

daytime running lights not working

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,900 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 29,900 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 22,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HN59 ZBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HN59 ZBF, 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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HN59 ZBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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