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SY09 NXW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,611 mi
Last recorded59,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 59,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 38,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 38,928 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 36,748 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 34,067 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,235 miles

Front Coolant leak engine area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,117 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin split/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,117 miles

Offside exterior door handle broken but still opens door

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,748 miles

Exhaust tailbox exterior split

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,378 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 14,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,892 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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SY09 NXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY09 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 NXW registered?

SY09 NXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SY09 NXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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