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HY09 GZB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,686 mi
Last recorded53,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 53,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,934 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE CYLINDER DAMP AT BRAKE PIPE CONNECTION

Offside Rear SHOCK CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 49,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE CYLINDER DAMP AT BRAKE PIPE CONNECTION

Offside Rear SHOCK CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 47,919 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark o/s/r wheel cylinder suspect slight dampness. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark o/s/r wheel cylinder suspect slight dampness. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,736 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail gate not opening

Fail 20 Jul 2022 45,687 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tail gate not opening

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber slightly corroded.

rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,337 miles

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,013 miles

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,139 miles

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

rear exh slightly derteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2012 13,942 miles

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

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 GZB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZB, 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

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What year was HY09 GZB registered?

HY09 GZB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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