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SM09 NYX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NYX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,050 miles

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

Rear Rear axle has been continuously seam welded on spring cup. Appears to be as strong as original.

Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,050 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle has been continuously seam welded on spring cup. Appears to be as strong as original.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,922 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 64,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle holed at spring cup and rear shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure Main beam headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,538 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 58,537 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INNER EDGE

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

Pass 17 May 2022 51,793 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs inner surfaces corroded

offside daytime running light inop

Fail 12 May 2022 51,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs inner surfaces corroded

offside daytime running light inop

Pass 14 May 2021 47,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 47,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 40,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished(outer side wall splitting )

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished(outer side wall splitting)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 40,644 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished(outer side wall splitting )

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished(outer side wall splitting)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,070 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 29,667 miles

both handbrake cable outer covers are split

exhaust rear silencer corroded to second skin

Pass 28 Dec 2013 23,603 miles

Both handbrake cable outer covers split

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper torn

silencer corroded to second skin

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,260 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded to second skin

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 12,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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SM09 NYX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM09 NYX, 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 SM09 NYX registered?

SM09 NYX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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