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NC59 MVJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,686 mi
Last recorded63,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC59 MVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,082 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 62,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,473 miles

Offside handbrake efficency low

exhaust r/box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 51,469 miles

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

Offside handbrake efficency low

exhaust r/box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,768 miles

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

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

rear ex/box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear ex/box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,194 miles

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

rear ex/box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,081 miles

N/S Handbrake slightly low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,551 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,128 miles

all tyres edges cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,890 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Oct 2012 6,563 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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NC59 MVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NC59 MVJ, 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 NC59 MVJ registered?

NC59 MVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is NC59 MVJ safe to buy?

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