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MA09 NDL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,716 mi
Last recorded55,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 NDL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,716 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,114 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,487 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on sidewalls

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 49,487 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on sidewalls

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,991 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop detached

both front tyres wearing close to wear markers

rear axle and suspension components badly rusted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop missing

Rear axle and suspension heavily corroded

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,245 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split and loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split and loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,759 miles

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

o/s/ handbrake cable split but still has free movement

Pass 8 May 2014 32,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,179 miles

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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MA09 NDL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA09 NDL, 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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MA09 NDL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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