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K29 RAS

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 RAS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough Both front strut top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 108,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough Both front strut top mount bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,630 miles

Central Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,714 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,198 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play on the inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack but also separation on the inner sidewall needs to be monitored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump seal may possibly be leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint after catalytic converter split and allowing exhaust gases out (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested not tested due to hole in flexi joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative when adjusting from drivers position the lamp does not move (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play on the inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack but also separation on the inner sidewall needs to be monitored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump seal may possibly be leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox rubber mounting deteriorated but still holding at the moment (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf outer pad worn more so (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,240 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 84,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

sump HEAVILY corroded and weeping oil

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,347 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting is deteriorating

front sub frame & rear axle beam area's corroding

oil residue engine / sump area's

Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting is deteriorating

front sub frame & rear axle beam area's corroding

oil residue engine / sump area's

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,999 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,677 miles

movement in the steering

Fail 21 Oct 2016 71,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower next to pedals (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

movement in the steering

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,162 miles

brakes noisy on application

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded slight blow

snow tyre fitted to offside front

Fail 9 Feb 2016 71,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brakes noisy on application

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded slight blow

snow tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,310 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)

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,310 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 65,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,239 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,537 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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K29 RAS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K29 RAS, 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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K29 RAS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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