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ND59 FON

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 FON
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever almost at full reserve travel

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever almost at full reserve travel

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle has corrosion

hand brake travel becoming excessive

under body age related corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cracking 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocker housings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under body

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 75,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,547 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 60,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,896 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,901 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,183 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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ND59 FON is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ND59 FON, 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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ND59 FON is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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