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HW59 EUO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,306 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer excessively corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,074 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer excessively corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded / Deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 72,541 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded / Deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,522 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald...175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald...175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,966 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 62,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose and handbrake cable mount broken (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,475 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,261 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,126 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,905 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 19,905 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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HW59 EUO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EUO, 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 HW59 EUO registered?

HW59 EUO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is HW59 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 EUO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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