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HY59 ONW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 59,721 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 59,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,027 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,993 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front need cleaning no patteren (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,034 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,429 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET IS BROKEN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

WATER LEAK

Fail 21 Oct 2019 41,428 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET IS BROKEN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

WATER LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inside edge/perished

Offside Rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,904 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 23,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,082 miles

both front suspension top mount caps corroded

both n/s tyres split on edges - not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 16 Oct 2014 20,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front suspension top mount caps corroded

both n/s tyres split on edges - not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,340 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 16,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,230 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 ONW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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