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HW09 KHO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,289 mi
Last recorded55,289 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 KHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,538 miles

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

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))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 54,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,190 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,473 miles

Both rear tyre treads stepping on inner shoulders 195/45R16

Centre & Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,261 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable mount broken,cable tied to beam axle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise inner sidewall perished/splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakes binding

exhaust system in poor condtion

front footbrake reading showing high imbalance need further investigation

Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable mount broken,cable tied to beam axle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise inner sidewall perished/splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakes binding

exhaust system in poor condtion

front footbrake reading showing high imbalance need further investigation

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,880 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,083 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,391 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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 KHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KHO, 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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HW09 KHO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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