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HV59 TMX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,948 mi
Last recorded99,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 92,524 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No emissions detected from tail pipe due to excessive exhaust blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,360 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,420 miles

Exhaust rear box delaminated.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 66,420 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi split on inside of sheathing, (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear box delaminated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 62,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 62,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 56,118 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,840 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear parking brake hand lever long travel

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,292 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and minor leak at center to rear joint due to clamp being heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,291 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and minor leak at center to rear joint due to clamp being heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,358 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint clamp heavily corroded and minor leak of exhaust gases at joint.

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,451 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,728 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,111 miles

n/s front and both rear tyres perished on edges - not deep enought to reach the ply or cords

o/s rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front and both rear tyres perished on edges - not deep enought to reach the ply or cords

o/s rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,997 miles

advise offside rear brake slightly binding

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 TMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TMX, 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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HV59 TMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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