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HY59 OAZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OAZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded - images are just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

One of two brackets supporting offside handbrake cable has corroded through.

Rear Coil spring corroded both and nearside rear bumpstop has detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 96,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded - images are just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

One of two brackets supporting offside handbrake cable has corroded through.

Rear Coil spring corroded both and nearside rear bumpstop has detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside hand brake cable corroded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded with broken baffles

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

both hand brake cables corroded in places

exhaust system corroded with broken baffles

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,676 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,351 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,008 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear seats put in upright position prior to test items removed from car

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 65,126 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer casing is slightly detriorated

exhaust clamp missing on rear pipe

repair on nearside rear brake hose fixing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion too nearside suspension top mount,

Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion too nearside suspension top mount,

Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,400 miles

Nearside front daytime running lamp in operative.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 41,400 miles

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

Nearside front daytime running lamp in operative.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,182 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 OAZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HY59 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

HY59 OAZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is HY59 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 OAZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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