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HY09 GXB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 GXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 148,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 142,628 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted with inside on outside

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,358 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,639 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,608 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 108,600 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2018 102,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,675 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 85,658 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2016 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 75,821 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2015 75,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 69,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 58,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 58,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2012 43,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 43,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GXB 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 69.6%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

HY09 GXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is HY09 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 GXB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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