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WN59 HBE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 HBE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,701 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front spring bases

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 78,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,973 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2023 76,957 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,495 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

battery light on dash

Pass 26 May 2021 69,418 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 69,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,126 miles

Coolant leak heater hose bleed screw

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,069 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,850 miles

air con pipe leaking offside front

both rear shockabsorber top bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking slightly

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,965 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)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,942 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx. 2mm left? (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking oil

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,062 miles

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

rear exhaust detriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,062 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust detriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,727 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and blowing at a couple of points

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn to 3mm on outer edge

Oil leak - looks like from gearbox

Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system in poor condition and blowing at a couple of points

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn to 3mm on outer edge

Oil leak - looks like from gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

back box outer skin coming away

Fail 12 Sep 2014 41,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

back box outer skin coming away

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,349 miles

near side washer jet poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2012 32,110 miles

brake pad wear sensor disconnected

coolant weep around water pump/pipe area

exhaust backbox corroded

temp gauge going to max and air locking

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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WN59 HBE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WN59 HBE, 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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WN59 HBE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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