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PY59 HJN

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 HJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 92,999 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 92,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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

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

coolant top missing vehicle overheating

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 83,770 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,362 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 72,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 56,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,766 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,259 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,173 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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PY59 HJN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY59 HJN, 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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What year was PY59 HJN registered?

PY59 HJN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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