CarVerify

Free Car Check

NX09 XZZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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

RegistrationNX09 XZZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
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

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 89,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 85,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,975 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy underseald (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 79,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulled out but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulled out but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 May 2021 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulled out but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulled out but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2020 71,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has and object in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2020 70,832 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has and object in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 67,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,099 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 6 May 2017 37,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 57,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,847 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,798 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

NX09 XZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX09 XZZ, 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 NX09 XZZ?

You can check the full history of NX09 XZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NX09 XZZ registered?

NX09 XZZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is NX09 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX09 XZZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX09 XZZ 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 NX09 XZZ. 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.