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NU59 BRX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,923 mi
Last recorded90,923 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 BRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 90,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyers worn smooth inner edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fluid starting to run down shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inside edge 1585/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door handle broken ( insecure) still able to open door ok at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,494 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer clamp broken - But system still secure

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded x2 Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer clamp broken - But system still secure

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper shockabsorber mount has slight wear

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front upper shockabsorber mount has slight wear

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,762 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight brake bind n/s /rear

Pass 31 May 2019 40,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

initial corrosion to rear exhaust box

under covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 40,130 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

initial corrosion to rear exhaust box

under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 31,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 31,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,325 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,679 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,829 miles

offside front wiper blade has slight tear

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

offside front wiper blade has slight tear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,401 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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NU59 BRX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU59 BRX, 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 NU59 BRX registered?

NU59 BRX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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