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HY59 OPZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,408 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess damage to handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass and mirror broken but doesn't have sharp edges currently

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished causing slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear lower wishbone bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass and mirror broken but doesn't have sharp edges currently

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished causing slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,970 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,970 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

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 OPZ 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 63.2%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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