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NC09 HKB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC09 HKB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,376 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front running lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 98,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,838 miles

Rear the recorded rear parking brake effort (16%) is lower than would be expected from a vehicle of this type

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener suspended from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear the recorded rear parking brake effort (16%) is lower than would be expected from a vehicle of this type

Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,775 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly-wishbone bushes perished

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,965 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,332 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 64,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 57,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,243 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,720 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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NC09 HKB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NC09 HKB, 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 NC09 HKB registered?

NC09 HKB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is NC09 HKB safe to buy?

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