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KM09 YFE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 YFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,740 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 118,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,569 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,569 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,695 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 92,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 92,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 89,386 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust corroded/rear clamp missing but secure

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

rear wiper not working

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,582 miles

Central brake light has 1 bulb out

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Front slight play in both top mounts

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deterorated

oil low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 86,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central brake light has 1 bulb out

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Front slight play in both top mounts

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deterorated

oil low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

items moved from drivers view

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,423 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,423 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,851 miles

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

brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 69,851 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,162 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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KM09 YFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KM09 YFE, 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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KM09 YFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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