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NC09 JWP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC09 JWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 74,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,496 miles

suspension components undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2022 65,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

suspension components undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 52,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,952 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,901 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smear (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,315 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

exhaust is very heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 44,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

exhaust is very heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise wheel alignment

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

unable to open boot by pad on boot must use key but still opens

Fail 16 Sep 2014 37,670 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise wheel alignment

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

unable to open boot by pad on boot must use key but still opens

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,097 miles

exhaust poor condition

front tyres slight uneven wear

o/s/r tyre slight runout

rear shocker bushes poor condition

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,443 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 15,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,496 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 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JWP, 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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NC09 JWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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