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R500 HJH

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 HJH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,435 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 95,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 74,590 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,007 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,390 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 62,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 50,536 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 50,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 41,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,400 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,400 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs very rusty,

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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R500 HJH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R500 HJH, 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 R500 HJH registered?

R500 HJH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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