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HW09 FOU

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,909 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,638 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight engine oil leak from turbo oil feed pipe.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight engine oil leak from turbo oil feed pipe.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop loose

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

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2018 69,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop loose

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

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 61,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,801 miles

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

Nearside rear coil spring "bump stop" is loose/adrift.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the nsr bump stop inside the coil spring is insecure and faulty

Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in the tread area due to age of tyre 175 65 14 82 t (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the nsr bump stop inside the coil spring is insecure and faulty

the osr tyre is cracking in the tread area dot code 2008

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,398 miles

front wipers split.

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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HW09 FOU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW09 FOU, 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 HW09 FOU registered?

HW09 FOU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is HW09 FOU safe to buy?

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