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SH09 HFX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 HFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

rear axle corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

rear axle corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,616 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded heavily

Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,616 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken through corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded heavily

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,480 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,718 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 69,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mount broken

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,042 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mount broken

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2017 54,165 miles

Lower exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on outer edge.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,997 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

osf brake discs scored

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

osf brake discs scored

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated,osf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,943 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,943 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,098 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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SH09 HFX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SH09 HFX, 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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SH09 HFX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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