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HW59 JKO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,031 mi
Last recorded49,031 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,031 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 49,030 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,813 miles

Exhaust section in poor condition

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,312 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 36,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,213 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 34,213 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE PADS 3mm APPROX (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

TYRES both front cuts in tread cord not exposed at test

Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,968 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,439 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 13,720 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wall slightly damaged

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 JKO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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