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HW59 HMK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,299 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,299 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Fail 10 Oct 2023 81,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Fail 18 Oct 2022 75,672 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 65,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,232 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,998 miles

Front brake discs corroded & lipped

Offside Rear wheel has slight tight spots

Fail 26 Nov 2018 39,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Centre exhaust section corroded (flexi pipe etc)

Front both suspension arms bushes perishing, deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded & lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight tight spots

Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 24,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,751 miles

nearside rear flexi brake hose mounting on subframe mounting bracket badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,008 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 HMK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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