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NL59 NHM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 101,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,826 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort low, advise service/repair

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,812 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake effort low, advise service/repair

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,928 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,250 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 68,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 25,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,567 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 NHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

NL59 NHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is NL59 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 NHM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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