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NU09 KDO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,294 mi
Last recorded131,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 KDO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 131,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 120,938 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,449 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,449 miles

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

Registration plate insecure front and rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,946 miles

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,946 miles

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,895 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,299 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded slight leak of gases

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,239 miles

Offside Rear 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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NU09 KDO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU09 KDO, 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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What year was NU09 KDO registered?

NU09 KDO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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