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FY09 KUB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 KUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,514 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,498 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,592 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,592 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,994 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,803 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,050 miles

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

rear brakes showing signs that maintenance may be required

rear silencer slightly 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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FY09 KUB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY09 KUB, 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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FY09 KUB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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