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NJ59 YBC

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,773 mi
Last recorded23,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 YBC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 23,773 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 23,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,220 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2018 23,203 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ASR light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,679 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,379 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NJ59 YBC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ59 YBC, 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 NJ59 YBC registered?

NJ59 YBC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is NJ59 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ59 YBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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