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HY09 ZTP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ZTP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 89,859 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 89,858 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front strut top mountings excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake cable broken (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front strut top mountings have play

Front front exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,340 miles

Both front MacPherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,832 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,832 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,677 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,675 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,653 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 25,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ZTP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP registered?

HY09 ZTP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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