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ST59 NTJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 NTJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,162 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 104,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 99,467 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 99,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,167 miles

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

Front exhaust manifold heatguard insecure

Front exhaust manifold heatguard insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2022 88,446 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,661 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 77,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,754 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 64,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,824 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,824 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

offside front brake juddering slightly

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside hand brake cables in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,749 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside hand brake cables in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,824 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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

Oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 43,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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

Oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,662 miles

Crack in swept area of screen but not interfering with view of road

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 12 Dec 2012 22,973 miles

both front tyres are worn to 3mm or under

exhaust back box corroded

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 NTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 ST59 NTJ, 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 ST59 NTJ registered?

ST59 NTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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