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HY59 NZR

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 NZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,945 miles

Front N/S & O/S daytime running lamps not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend headlamp clean - slightly blurring beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and upper stem corroded and outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend headlamp clean - slightly blurring beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 113,945 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot - touchpad not working (6.2.3 (a))

Front N/S & O/S daytime running lamps not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend headlamp clean - slightly blurring beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and upper stem corroded and outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend headlamp clean - slightly blurring beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,142 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,749 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 106,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,153 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,740 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,433 miles

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly sticking - recommend further investigation / adjustment

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

air flow meter insecure - further investigation / repair recommended

Fail 21 Nov 2019 86,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 195/45/16 84V Landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly sticking - recommend further investigation / adjustment

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

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

air flow meter insecure - further investigation / repair recommended

Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,034 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 81,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top bearing cap (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top bearing cap (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,596 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,002 miles

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

day running lamps inoperative

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

day running lamps inoperative

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,710 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,830 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)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre inner edges badly worn

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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HY59 NZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY59 NZR, 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 HY59 NZR registered?

HY59 NZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 NZR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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