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ST59 NFH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 NFH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four ferruls (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four ferruls (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 63,045 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 63,045 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,986 miles

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

wheel trims fitted underbody corrosion exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,259 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi pipe seperated and all clamps missing(front, central and rear) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,325 miles

under body corrosion floor and general

Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp corroded rear

front exhaust clamp corroded off

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,961 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket snapped however system secure

Exhaust system has external corrosion and deterioration however secure and has no leaks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking & Perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Door Handle loose however still functioning correctly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust mounting bracket snapped however system secure

Exhaust system has external corrosion and deterioration however secure and has no leaks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking & Perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Door Handle loose however still functioning correctly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,703 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,295 miles

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

engine breather split and alowing fumes into cabin

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,295 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

engine breather split and alowing fumes into cabin

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,269 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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ST59 NFH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ST59 NFH, 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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ST59 NFH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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