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ST59 HZV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 HZV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 63,110 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 63,110 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe - brake hose mounting broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,422 miles

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 46,422 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,245 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 40,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,996 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( Slight ) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,360 miles

Front and rear exhaust clamps missing but system secure.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Windscreen scored across n/s.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front and rear exhaust clamps missing but system secure.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Windscreen scored across n/s.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,164 miles

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

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

tailpipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 28,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

tailpipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,629 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 23,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 18,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,292 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

SMALL BREATHER HOSE SPLITTING

Fail 17 Oct 2012 14,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES

SMALL BREATHER HOSE SPLITTING

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 HZV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST59 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

ST59 HZV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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The MOT history for ST59 HZV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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