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HW59 HXA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,121 mi
Last recorded58,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,121 miles

both front tyres has slight wear inner and outer edges of tyres 185/55/15

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,121 miles

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

both front tyres has slight wear inner and outer edges of tyres 185/55/15

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,232 miles

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

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

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,840 miles

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

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

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2023 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,026 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,684 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,940 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 39,935 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2016 29,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear tyre slightly age cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,101 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 17,101 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,366 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 HXA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

HW59 HXA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is HW59 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 HXA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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