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J500 KMF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 KMF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 112,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,851 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light inop

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 110,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light inop

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 102,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 102,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Nov 2021 93,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear wiper u/s

Fail 12 Oct 2018 74,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

Nearside Rear bump stop not attached

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light in-op

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear wiper u/s

clutch pedal inseure

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall not through to cords

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,106 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall not through to cords

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

daylight runing fault on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,258 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 45,081 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides cutting edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,031 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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J500 KMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J500 KMF, 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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J500 KMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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