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HW09 HBU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,511 mi
Last recorded71,511 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 71,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,661 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2020 44,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2019 39,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,594 miles

Rear exhaust box showing signs of corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,762 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,743 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 3 May 2013 14,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,157 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 HBU 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 88.2%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

HW09 HBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2009.

Is HW09 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 HBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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