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NJ09 ZDG

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,102 mi
Last recorded127,102 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 ZDG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 127,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort very low/ close to limit

Fail 3 Oct 2025 127,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Cover over exhaust cannot get probe in (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort very low/ close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,176 miles

BOTH TOP MOUNT BUSHES WORN

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

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

O/S/F top mount bush worn

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,176 miles

BOTH TOP MOUNT BUSHES WORN

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

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

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

O/S/F top mount bush worn

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,657 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 120,649 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 120,649 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,117 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 117,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,010 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables from lever to rear rear outer casings broken advise replacment cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 115,878 miles

Emissions not tested hc well in exess of limits lambda in exess of limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cab (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation brake cable outer broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken small leak at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,540 miles

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups corroded.

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs very rusty.

engine miss-fire under acceleration.

front exhaust flex worn (advise replacement)

o/s mirror glass damaged.

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.

rear hand brake effort only just meets requirements.

Fail 26 May 2020 114,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim low and lamp unit damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam no bulb fitted and lamp unit damaged. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working no bulb fitted and lamp unit damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups corroded.

both n/s and o/s rear springs vey rusty.

engine miss fire under acceleration.

front exhaust Lexi worn.

hand brake lever pulls high.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

rear exhaust outer layer rusty.

Pass 13 May 2019 107,074 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 107,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 87,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,944 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 83,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 74,444 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 74,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 67,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 56,400 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,272 miles

the off side inner side wall has a large moulding bulge

the rear exhaust box is corroded

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 ZDG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZDG, 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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NJ09 ZDG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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