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HW59 FWV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

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

corrosion to rear underside to most metals

front exhaust mount bracket broken (by sump)

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,877 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,933 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades jamming on each other (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,552 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,464 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,319 miles

slight play in steering on n/s

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,584 miles

n/s hanbrake cable mtg. bracket damaged

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 FWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

HW59 FWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is HW59 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 FWV 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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