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ST59 HZH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 HZH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,404 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,403 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rack has at lot of play

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,114 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,745 miles

Rear rear beam heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,018 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,630 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,137 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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ST59 HZH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST59 HZH, 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 ST59 HZH registered?

ST59 HZH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is ST59 HZH safe to buy?

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