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HW59 JAU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 113,080 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

front brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2026 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively something on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

front brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 104,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,909 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 92,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,116 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 82,105 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

instrument panel not working

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,614 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,059 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 44,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges 1.5mm main tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.5mm main tread 4.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 44,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges 1.5mm main tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.5mm main tread 4.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,970 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,285 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,681 miles

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

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 JAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

HW59 JAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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