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HY59 OAC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OAC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 105,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 98,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle has surface rust

Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,300 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Rear brakes binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,326 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 68,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/55vr15 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,585 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 42,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 31,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,212 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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HY59 OAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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