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HW59 HMU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,151 mi
Last recorded114,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 HMU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 114,151 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 99,726 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 99,726 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 94,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,594 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 76,594 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,334 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 67,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,534 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2017 59,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

HW59 HMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is HW59 HMU safe to buy?

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