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KA53 RYS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 RYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,755 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 113,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,031 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 88,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,081 miles

Drivers Outer Door Handle Loose

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush Detached From Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,873 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 56,873 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,565 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,081 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 33,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,114 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 20,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KA53 RYS 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 72.7%.

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 KA53 RYS, 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 KA53 RYS registered?

KA53 RYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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