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HY09 GWU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,889 mi
Last recorded49,889 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 GWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,889 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2021 49,889 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,013 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,839 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface worn metal to metal pad (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily corroded outer casing broken away (7.1.2)

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,839 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface worn metal to metal pad (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily corroded outer casing broken away (7.1.2)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,064 miles

corosion to exhaust system

slight distortion to n/s/r wheek er rim

some lift in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 19 Apr 2014 31,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,714 miles

corosion to exhaust system

some lift in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

vehicle tested under wert conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,468 miles

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

Rear 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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HY09 GWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GWU, 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 HY09 GWU registered?

HY09 GWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is HY09 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 GWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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