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HY59 OMB

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,823 mi
Last recorded77,823 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OMB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 76,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,019 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked.

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

Offside mirror cover missing.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,628 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,518 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 69,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,244 miles

exhust deteriorated

oil leaks

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,579 miles

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

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))

exhust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on inner wall

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished on inner wall

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sealing joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,520 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sealing joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 31,552 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,431 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,303 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 19,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OMB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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