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LB59 NBD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,237 mi
Last recorded33,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 NBD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 33,237 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 33,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to test wipers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 30,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 30,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 27,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 24,497 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 24,496 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,724 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 21,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,708 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear slight misshaping of tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2019 18,204 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,336 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 16,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,808 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2013 10,145 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 10,145 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 6,616 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 6,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LB59 NBD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB59 NBD, 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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LB59 NBD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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