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NX59 RCY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,096 mi
Last recorded102,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 RCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 102,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,856 miles

Rear beam axle surface corrosion

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

handbrake just met efficiency 16%

Fail 27 Apr 2018 86,856 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear beam axle surface corrosion

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

handbrake just met efficiency 16%

Pass 9 May 2017 73,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 73,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 58,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 58,784 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,254 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,958 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2014 32,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,886 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 20,886 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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NX59 RCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NX59 RCY, 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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NX59 RCY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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