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NG58 VHJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 VHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished inner wall

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,465 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy and clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished inner wall

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,604 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nsf tyre bald edge

subframes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 106,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nsf tyre bald edge

subframes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,180 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,164 miles

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,902 miles

boot wont open from out side

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot wont open from out side

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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NG58 VHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NG58 VHJ, 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 NG58 VHJ registered?

NG58 VHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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