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LB59 NBK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,379 mi
Last recorded116,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 NBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak between centre exhaust and rear silencer, giving no emissions from tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,612 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,612 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,368 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 100,368 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,008 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

rear axle corroded

top oil breather hose split

Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,008 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level below dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

175/65x14T

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blades hitting each other (poss wrong size fitted or need adjusting ?)

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre gracking

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,488 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,384 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 49,112 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

light scratching to windscreen in swept area outside zone a

Pass 13 Dec 2014 42,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre worn inner edges

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,267 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)

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2012 27,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer corroding

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 NBK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 NBK, 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 NBK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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