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OV59 HKN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 HKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long travel handbrake

Pass 15 Mar 2025 100,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel well/floor corroded (Water ingress)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 97,820 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to 3mm and heavily worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to BAD cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, heavily worn on the inside edge and BADLY cracked - benefit given (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket is broken/missing, cable has been held by cable tie

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

clutch pedal squeeky

cooling fan noisy

exhaust flexi damaged

radiator corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge185 55 15

Fail 4 Feb 2023 93,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge185 55 15

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,988 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM AND X2 BUSHES WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM AND X2 BUSHES WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,475 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,938 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 41,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,674 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 36,015 miles

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

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

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

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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OV59 HKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV59 HKN, 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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OV59 HKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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