CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU59 WFD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,505 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TRACKROD ARM INNER JOINTS

Fail 2 Apr 2025 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TRACKROD ARM INNER JOINTS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,349 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 122,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod on rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,532 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 114,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from sump

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,249 miles

cond of tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,396 miles

heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,038 miles

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

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

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,116 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU59 WFD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU59 WFD?

You can check the full history of NU59 WFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU59 WFD registered?

NU59 WFD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is NU59 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 WFD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU59 WFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU59 WFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.