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NC58 LWN

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 LWN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 104,371 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking excessively . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Unable to carry out emissions test . (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded , close to a fail . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15 . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Close to being excessively twisted . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspect bush or bolt worn or corroded allowing movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x rear brake hose ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,990 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe \associated arms \ rear axle \spring cup supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 103,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in secure (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe \associated arms \ rear axle \spring cup supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,599 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT SUBFRAME REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 101,599 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT SUBFRAME REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,343 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 99,336 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,568 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 92,352 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,050 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe leaking,recommend attention (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint poor condition

exhaust front pipe retaining clamp corroded,new clamp required

offside front daylight running lamp not working

play in nearside of steering rack,recommend immediate attention

Fail 8 Jan 2018 85,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe leaking,recommend attention (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint poor condition

exhaust front pipe retaining clamp corroded,new clamp required

offside front daylight running lamp not working

play in nearside of steering rack,recommend immediate attention

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 51,131 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,907 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f door handle broken from hinge but can still be readily opened

Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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NC58 LWN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC58 LWN, 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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NC58 LWN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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