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HW09 HXZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,288 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 87,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Rear axle rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2025 86,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2024 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may need attention soon [ slight knock ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,708 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may need attention soon [ slight knock ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,773 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing very low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing very low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box N/S/R rubber hanger perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,154 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,539 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,841 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre tyre age cracked

off side rear tyre age cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,864 miles

near side rear tyre tyre age cracked

off side rear tyre age cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,435 miles

slight age cracks on inner edge of both rear tyers advise

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,435 miles

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

breather hose from air filter houseing split advise

o/s/f day runing light not working advise

slight age cracks on inner edge of both rear tyers advise

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 HXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

HW09 HXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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