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HV59 VLN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 129,575 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 129,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle,spring mount plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,085 miles

Nearside Outer door handle is damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,244 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,236 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,689 miles

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at the joint at the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine, breather hose split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 95,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket c/a/t part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,831 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 79,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,758 miles

Oil leak and sump pan corroded ()

Rear beam axle and spring cups corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer very deteriorated and front bracket broken

Fail 10 Mar 2018 74,758 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak and sump pan corroded ()

Rear beam axle and spring cups corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer very deteriorated and front bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,369 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,210 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear axle beam spring mounts corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,230 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,383 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

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 VLN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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