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HV59 TLJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 TLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,419 miles

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

outer skin on rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2022 65,389 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,920 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,789 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (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))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,053 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,053 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 31,257 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,787 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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HV59 TLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV59 TLJ, 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 HV59 TLJ registered?

HV59 TLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is HV59 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 TLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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