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NL59 MVF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 MVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 102,883 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing on joints

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 May 2025 102,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 95,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,083 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 89,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,239 miles

sump corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,237 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 67,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,501 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,529 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 49,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,951 miles

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

boot inop manually

Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boot inop manually

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,917 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,605 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,079 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot will only open from remote

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot will only open from remote

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Sep 2014 20,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot will only open from remote

braking surface coddoed on brake discs on inner sides

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing fully due to brakes binding on

Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot can only be opened via remote fob

Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,556 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 MVF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NL59 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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