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NU59 VYT

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,718 mi
Last recorded88,718 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VYT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 85,039 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 85,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit, maybe past failure but no beam image to check with (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid? (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dipstick not fitted correctly, has now been fitted back. oil level on min. needs cleaning off to recheck if fault is rectified (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn out on inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit, maybe past failure but no beam image to check with (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, heavily perished on sidewall. 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

please leave vehicle clear for inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,619 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 59,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 45,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,881 miles

handbrake travel close to limits it seems it will require attention in the near future

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 19,543 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 8,116 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 8,116 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 6,226 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 VYT 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 77.8%.

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 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

NU59 VYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is NU59 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 VYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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