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HW59 AHG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 AHG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,636 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip on wind screen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 58,578 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2019 58,578 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,931 miles

Front tyres have heavy wear on inner egdes

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and perishing

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2018 49,931 miles

Front tyres have heavy wear on inner egdes

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,471 miles

Both handbrake cables detoriated.

Near side wiper split.

Nearside rear tyre cracking in treaded area.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,264 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

offside outer door handle insecure at one end. still operates accordingly

Fail 23 Nov 2013 20,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

offside outer door handle insecure at one end. still operates accordingly

Pass 24 Nov 2012 14,442 miles

WET TEST

both front tyres inner and outer edges have low tread and feathering (possible tracking fault)

both front tyres tread getting low

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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HW59 AHG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HW59 AHG, 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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HW59 AHG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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