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S16 NUH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 NUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,715 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,010 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 81,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,058 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Rear Box corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,162 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,930 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 29,188 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S16 NUH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S16 NUH, 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 S16 NUH registered?

S16 NUH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is S16 NUH safe to buy?

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