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WN59 HBF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,689 mi
Last recorded113,689 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 113,676 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fowling fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs/inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top strut washers corroded and deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam axle/trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wings/chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top strut washers corroded and deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2019 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,360 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking both (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,466 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,612 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,549 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)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 38,512 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 HBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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