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NL59 VHR

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 VHR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 49,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 49,107 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 45,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 39,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,798 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,687 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,832 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 VHR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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