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NU59 RBO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,481 mi
Last recorded103,481 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 RBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,481 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,089 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

movement in nearside front strut top mounting

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle bump stop adrift

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle bump stop adrift

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,156 miles

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

Rear suspension and components covered with under seal

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 78,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 74,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 60,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,680 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,842 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,323 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 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU59 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

NU59 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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