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SL59 NXP

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 NXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both bottom mountings on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 58,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,872 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 53,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,696 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 48,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 44,061 miles

Central High level stop lamp not working

Front Exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central High level stop lamp not working

Front Exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil level below minimum

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,012 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded and pealing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

rear silencer corroded and pealing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,693 miles

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Coolant level below minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,693 miles

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Coolant level below minimum

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,268 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper blade torn

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

Oil level below minimum

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 21,096 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside front windscreen washers jet blocked

Offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,454 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 16,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL59 NXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL59 NXP, 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 SL59 NXP registered?

SL59 NXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is SL59 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 NXP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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