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NL09 ZPP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 ZPP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 81,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 81,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,952 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside sun visour clip broken

offside park brake efficiency low

rear exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear wheels

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,949 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pedal box broke clutch pedal insecure (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside sun visour clip broken

offside park brake efficiency low

rear exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear wheels

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,729 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box rusty

Rear rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away but not blowing yet

Fail 27 Feb 2020 71,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away but not blowing yet

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,198 miles

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

Rear coil spring (s) corroded

general under body component corrosion

rear box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil spring (s) corroded

general under body component corrosion

rear box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,792 miles

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

exhaust braking up/corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust braking up/corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,322 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 ZPP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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