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HY09 GTF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 GTF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,248 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 132,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,741 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,198 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 22 Nov 2023 123,195 miles

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

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

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 104,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,948 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,153 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust system is corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,289 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,289 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,654 miles

exhaust backbox corroded heavily

Fail 13 Apr 2013 19,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

exhaust backbox corroded heavily

Pass 14 Feb 2012 14,138 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition and minor leak

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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HY09 GTF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY09 GTF, 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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HY09 GTF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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