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NL59 UVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 UVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,346 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,157 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,157 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 101,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,250 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion, also starting on rear springs etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,774 miles

Front exhaust outer flexible banding detatched

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))

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front exhaust outer flexible banding detatched

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))

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,259 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition flexi split rear silencer corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,474 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,537 miles

handbrake cables split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake cables split

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,080 miles

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

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)

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 UVJ 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 71.4%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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