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HW09 GMV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,424 mi
Last recorded62,424 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 62,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant hear pump. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s tread blocks perished

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Fail 25 Jul 2024 60,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders, worn to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s tread blocks perished

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,800 miles

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

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

Rear Axle/Spring cups corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 58,799 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle/Spring cups corroded.

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,400 miles

Battery loose, not likely to fall from carries

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 53,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery loose, not likely to fall from carries

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads low

Rear sub frame corroded

Slight exhaust blow @ joints

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,466 miles

Passenger airbag switched off.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 50,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger airbag switched off.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,609 miles

Both rear tyres 10yrs old.

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

Rear exh slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,551 miles

Rear exh slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,218 miles

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,651 miles

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

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

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

stone chiped front number plate advise

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,558 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 GMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

HW09 GMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is HW09 GMV safe to buy?

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