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HW59 FWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,168 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 112,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,406 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 107,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,218 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,216 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,946 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,984 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,710 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded rear

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,309 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,304 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust and all brackets and clamps badly corroded.

radiator leaking.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,865 miles

coolant leak on coolant hose between heater matrix and front of block

o/s/f tyre slight scrubbing

oil leak from oil filter housing recommend filter replacement

rear exhaust tail box heavily corroded

wheel trims fitted to the vehicle preventing proper inspection of front brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak on coolant hose between heater matrix and front of block

o/s/f tyre slight scrubbing

oil leak from oil filter housing recommend filter replacement

rear exhaust tail box heavily corroded

wheel trims fitted to the vehicle preventing proper inspection of front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,469 miles

tail box rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,380 miles

Tail Box Rusty

nsf & osf & nsr Tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,837 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,907 miles

Front pads getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2012 10,879 miles

Boot handle inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,879 miles

Boot handle inop

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 FWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

HW59 FWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is HW59 FWU safe to buy?

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