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SJ09 NCA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 NCA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 96,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 94,851 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 93,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 92,614 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,020 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,048 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,104 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 87,096 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,971 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,971 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate delaminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,363 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear exhaust corroded and poor

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight play N/S/F top mount

Slight play N/S/F top mount

Slight play inner rack ends

Surface corrosion - springs, rear suspension and hub components, rear brake pipe ferrules, rear brake pipe brackets

Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush under laden load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox/exhaust mounting bracket - but system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing heavily also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Rear exhaust corroded and poor

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight play N/S/F top mount

Slight play N/S/F top mount

Slight play inner rack ends

Surface corrosion - springs, rear suspension and hub components, rear brake pipe ferrules, rear brake pipe brackets

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,927 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 51,962 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres on LEGAL TREAD LIMIT heavily worn edges

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,293 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,822 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
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SJ09 NCA 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 SJ09 NCA, 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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SJ09 NCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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