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HW59 HHF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 88,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

fuel low

Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,013 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS SLIGHTLY MISTED, DISTORTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE LAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 75,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS 1756515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS SLIGHTLY MISTED, DISTORTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear SERVICE BRAKE LAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE LAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 69,667 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 55,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,064 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Suspension componants heavily corroded

Screen damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 49,917 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished/deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Suspension componants heavily corroded

Screen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,288 miles

front screen damage

Pass 1 Nov 2015 38,945 miles

Centre stop light partially working

Nearside Front tyre worn low and bald on edges (recommend replacement)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,650 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2013 27,271 miles

chip in screen

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2012 20,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 HHF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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