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N12 XYS

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,962 mi
Last recorded64,962 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 XYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,962 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 64,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front drivers door handle loose but still functions as intended

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,194 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2023 61,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,601 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 53,599 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,579 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 13 Oct 2020 42,511 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,436 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,975 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 31,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,872 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,063 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

hand brake cables outer casings damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 14,633 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,776 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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N12 XYS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 N12 XYS, 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 N12 XYS registered?

N12 XYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is N12 XYS safe to buy?

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