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HW09 FRN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FRN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer housing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth , cord exposure imminent strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,539 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 58,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,675 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,099 miles

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,443 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,330 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,322 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,339 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,994 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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HW09 FRN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW09 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW09 FRN registered?

HW09 FRN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is HW09 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 FRN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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