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N3 MHY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MHY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 40,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,712 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 35,712 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,423 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 26,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 19,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,411 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deterioating

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,353 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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N3 MHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N3 MHY, 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 N3 MHY registered?

N3 MHY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is N3 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 MHY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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