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SB59 NHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

47,619 mi
Last recorded47,619 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 NHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 47,619 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 47,618 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,440 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front tyres over ten years old advise replacement

Fail 12 Aug 2024 39,440 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring pan mounting dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front tyres over ten years old advise replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,399 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 35,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid-rear (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,222 miles

gearbox end cover corroded & porous (seeping oil)

Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,222 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp corroded away (REPLACED (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox end cover corroded & porous (seeping oil)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,846 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 32,846 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT AND MIDDLE BRACKETS DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam DONE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,177 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also lower effort on nearside rear (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low nearside 2.4mm offside 2.6mm

front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 27,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also lower effort on nearside rear (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low nearside 2.4mm offside 2.6mm

front brake discs pitted

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,322 miles

boot handle micro switch not working

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot handle micro switch not working

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,126 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 25,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,378 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 24,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,332 miles

exhaust back box is deterated.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 19,310 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box is deterated.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,746 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,746 miles

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

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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SB59 NHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SB59 NHZ, 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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SB59 NHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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