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KT09 NBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 NBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,234 miles

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

Rear suspension damping ineffective

Fail 6 Jan 2020 120,224 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken away (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe/brake hose bracket corroded and broken away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside parking brake performance deteriorated

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

Oil warning lamp indicates a fault

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake operation slightly deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension damping ineffective

Pass 18 Jan 2019 111,836 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 111,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 108,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at join metal -flexy (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,741 miles

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake test not done due to lower arm possible damage to car

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,108 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

neaside rear bump stop

Fail 9 Dec 2014 66,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

neaside rear bump stop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,242 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,623 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,610 miles

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

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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KT09 NBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KT09 NBZ, 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 KT09 NBZ registered?

KT09 NBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KT09 NBZ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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