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HW59 EVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,770 miles

Both headlights only just give a beam image

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2026 42,770 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))

Both headlights only just give a beam image

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 41,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Fitted To The Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,095 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,013 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 36,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,980 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,809 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,439 miles

Front tyres slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,526 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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HW59 EVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW59 EVJ, 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 HW59 EVJ registered?

HW59 EVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is HW59 EVJ safe to buy?

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