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HY09 XSK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 73,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 62,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 52,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

lower cat bracket rusted through

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,509 miles

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

lower cat bracket rusted through

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,294 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and low on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,961 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken / missing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 40,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure POOR REPAIR (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure POOR REPAIR (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure jagged edge (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,512 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing seperating

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,533 miles

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)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,979 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 XSK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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