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FK07 KAT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK07 KAT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 88,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,314 miles

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 7 Nov 2022 70,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,464 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,140 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,970 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 15,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front windscreen washer jet requires adjustment

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre for test purposes.BASIC MAINTENANCE

Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front windscreen washer jet requires adjustment

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre for test purposes.BASIC MAINTENANCE

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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FK07 KAT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FK07 KAT, 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 FK07 KAT registered?

FK07 KAT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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