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HY09 GVN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 GVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 44,045 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 42,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,586 miles

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,646 miles

exhaust system poor

front tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,695 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres just starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,427 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front disks slightly lipped

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,926 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 8,359 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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HY09 GVN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY09 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY09 GVN?

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What year was HY09 GVN registered?

HY09 GVN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is HY09 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 GVN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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