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HV59 TLO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,977 mi
Last recorded56,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 TLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 56,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 56,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 56,345 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,013 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,307 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,538 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,855 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 45,838 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGES

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,088 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges .

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges .

Slight damage outer wall of both front tyres .

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts .

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,911 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TLO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV59 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

HV59 TLO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 October 2009.

Is HV59 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 TLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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