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J17 KDA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KDA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,146 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ex outer skin corrod

Pass 14 Nov 2019 32,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 32,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 29,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,639 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 22,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,490 miles

back box corroded

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2013 14,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corroded

front pads low

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,684 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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J17 KDA 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 77.8%.

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 J17 KDA, 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 J17 KDA registered?

J17 KDA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is J17 KDA safe to buy?

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