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HY59 OOJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OOJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,543 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,541 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both X2 front. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high There is a problem with the bulb holder not holding in the correct position. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both X2 front. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,224 miles

N/S main beam pattern high

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

middle exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,527 miles

Front exhaust clamp /mounting corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 66,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp /mounting corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,698 miles

Boot Switch Malfunction On Dasboard

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,698 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working DRL/ SIDE (4.2.1 (a))

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

Boot Switch Malfunction On Dasboard

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres Getting Low 2.5-3mm Remaining

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,615 miles

Boot Switch Fault-Illuminated on Dashboard

Nearside Front D.R.L Not Working

Offside Wiper Split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,677 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished/ Split

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leak-Nearside Driveshaft Seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear Wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,018 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

offside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,826 miles

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

offside front tyre low on outer edges

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 OOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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