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K12 GHV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 GHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 72,469 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,340 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,945 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corrded

Fail 29 Oct 2022 57,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,351 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 54,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,551 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,056 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,367 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust outer cacing rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,474 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,043 miles

adcise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,991 miles

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,969 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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K12 GHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 K12 GHV, 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 K12 GHV registered?

K12 GHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is K12 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 GHV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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