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HY59 OLV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,546 mi
Last recorded123,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,546 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 110,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,310 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,310 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,731 miles

all tyres starting to perish badly in tread area

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,660 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,922 miles

Highleval stoplamp not working,unable to see if connected.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,922 miles

Highleval stoplamp not working,unable to see if connected.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,514 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 OLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HY59 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

HY59 OLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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