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NL59 EYR

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 EYR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 81,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

boot lid external switch faulty (opens with key)

offside front outer door handle hinge came away

Fail 27 May 2020 81,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

boot lid external switch faulty (opens with key)

offside front outer door handle hinge came away

Fail 6 May 2020 81,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear silencer loose

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,794 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split and worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,068 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

outter skin comeing off rear silencer

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,834 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL59 EYR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL59 EYR, 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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NL59 EYR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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