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HW09 FUT

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FUT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 104,359 miles

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2026 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2mm and edge wear - inner edge worn smooth close to cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread just below 2mm and edge wear - inner edge worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,105 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,672 miles

exhaust condition corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,897 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake cable insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,493 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 FUT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

HW09 FUT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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