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NL09 VZY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,558 mi
Last recorded30,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VZY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,558 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 30,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 29,619 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 29,103 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 29,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 28,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 28,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 28,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 28,013 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 28,013 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 27,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 27,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 27,123 miles

battery went flat during mot

front brake discs corroded and poor ondition

front brakes starting to bind

rear handbrake outer cables split

Fail 11 Feb 2017 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery went flat during mot

front brake discs corroded and poor ondition

front brakes starting to bind

rear handbrake outer cables split

Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,995 miles

both handbrake cables split and corroded

centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

handbrake high

Fail 5 Mar 2016 26,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both handbrake cables split and corroded

centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

handbrake high

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside handbrake cable starting to split

Fail 28 Feb 2015 25,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside handbrake cable starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,085 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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NL09 VZY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL09 VZY, 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 NL09 VZY registered?

NL09 VZY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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