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NJ09 YZR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 90,807 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear odd length shock absorbers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,180 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 72,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,642 miles

Rear axel is corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,642 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axel is corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,099 miles

Both rear tyres perished and have deep cracks in the tread

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

Rear axle has corrosion but is not considered excessive

Fail 21 Mar 2018 45,099 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear tyres perished and have deep cracks in the tread

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

Rear axle has corrosion but is not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 24,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 12,564 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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NJ09 YZR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 NJ09 YZR, 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 NJ09 YZR registered?

NJ09 YZR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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