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HW09 FVD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FVD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 88,581 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 88,581 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,297 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 79,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,465 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 57,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 50,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 43,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil fumes from breather hoses to air filter houseing

Fail 23 May 2016 43,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil fumes from breather hoses to air filter houseing

Fail 18 May 2015 37,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 32,160 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,697 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 25,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,661 miles

Front pads maybe getting low, recommend wheel removal for inspection.

Front wipers slpit.

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

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

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 FVD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HW09 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

HW09 FVD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is HW09 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 FVD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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