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NL09 ZPJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 ZPJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2023 71,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,595 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 67,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 65,798 miles

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

drivers seat base insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Fail 19 May 2020 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat base insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

drivers seat base insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2019 63,193 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

drivers seat base insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and corrosion on casing (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen scratches

Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,062 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 29,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,339 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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 ZPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

NL09 ZPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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The MOT history for NL09 ZPJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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