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HN59 KVR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,434 mi
Last recorded159,434 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 159,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 159,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 147,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,475 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 136,474 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

boot latch tempermental

Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,615 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 123,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,622 miles

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

suspect earth fault behind dash pod allowing warning lights to flicker

Fail 17 Dec 2021 110,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to secure fuel cap at time of test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspect earth fault behind dash pod allowing warning lights to flicker

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,482 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,479 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 82,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 24 May 2018 82,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,271 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 76,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,050 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 33,965 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,965 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,861 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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HN59 KVR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN59 KVR, 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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HN59 KVR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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