MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer rubber mounting is deteriorated, system still adequately supported
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel
Rear Exhaust silencer rubber mounting is deteriorated, system still adequately supported
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))
both front suspension top mounts slightly worn
front suspension top mounts and tops of shacks corroding
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and in poor condition (cuts and perishing) (5.2.3 (e))
both front suspension top mounts slightly worn
front suspension top mounts and tops of shacks corroding
temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust backbox corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust backbox corroded
advise exhaust tailpipe deteriorated
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise exhaust tailpipe deteriorated
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
SJ09 NBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SJ09 NBG, 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 SJ09 NBG?
You can check the full history of SJ09 NBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SJ09 NBG registered?
SJ09 NBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2009.
Is SJ09 NBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ09 NBG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SJ09 NBG 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 SJ09 NBG. 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.