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WG59 HNH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,658 mi
Last recorded65,658 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 HNH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,525 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread mishape

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,135 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 57,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,772 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 53,771 miles

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

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

oil low (not on dipstick)

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 50,290 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 45,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,540 miles

Nearside and offside rear spring hangers rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,677 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer case rusty and split

Fail 23 Nov 2017 32,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer case rusty and split

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cut on outside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box outer case rusty and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear suspension beam rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2016 25,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separated and ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separated and ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cut on outside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box outer case rusty and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,144 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded and slight leak from rear joint

Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,490 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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 10,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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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WG59 HNH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG59 HNH, 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 WG59 HNH registered?

WG59 HNH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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