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NL59 EYV

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,973 mi
Last recorded78,973 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 78,973 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 75,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,780 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 72,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,502 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Door handle loose

Offside Front Sub-frame bracket welded on NOT bolted in

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,497 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Not fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Door handle loose

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,153 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer internal baffles breaking down

Rear rear tailgate lock intermittent

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,808 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,994 miles

Drivers door handle loose

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,046 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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NL59 EYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL59 EYV registered?

NL59 EYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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