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SH09 HHF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 HHF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 103,060 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 101,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet slightly weak

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet slightly weak

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,998 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,028 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,020 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,502 miles

front exhaust support corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 40,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,153 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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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SH09 HHF 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 SH09 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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