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NL59 XVD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe and suspension related components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2026 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear subframe and suspension related components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,224 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 77,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2023 73,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,178 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges and perishing.2013. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread. 2013. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner and outer edges and perishing. 2012. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread. 2012. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,381 miles

All four road tires perishing in the tread. 2013.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,525 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket corroded and broken.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2018 36,523 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket corroded and broken.

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Objects removed from drivers view prior to test.

Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,689 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 7 May 2013 18,660 miles

All tyres perishing.

Front brakes binding slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Slight stonechip damage to windscreen in zone "A".

Pass 9 May 2012 15,274 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 XVD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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