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NV09 OEM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 OEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 124,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 115,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 107,518 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,730 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,978 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,358 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing off inside edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded outer casing

under panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing off inside edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded outer casing

under panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,604 miles

front discs and pads worn low

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2014 39,663 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 26,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,872 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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NV09 OEM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NV09 OEM, 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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NV09 OEM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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