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KM59 CXK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,657 mi
Last recorded138,657 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 CXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 138,657 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 138,656 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,816 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 131,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,142 miles

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

front radiator coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,562 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,228 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,948 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,843 miles

both front tyres worn om inner edges

superficial cuts to inner sidewall osr tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2017 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn om inner edges

superficial cuts to inner sidewall osr tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,865 miles

Clutch reservoir damaged

Engine oil requires top up

Front Exhaust clamp in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath corroded and damaged

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,865 miles

Clutch reservoir damaged

Engine oil requires top up

Front Exhaust clamp in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath corroded and damaged

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,520 miles

Clutch reservoir broken from bracket,

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexible section starting to split, front exhaust bracket corroded away

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge. 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath split and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Clutch reservoir broken from bracket,

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexible section starting to split, front exhaust bracket corroded away

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge. 185 55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath split and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,974 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2014 46,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,525 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 26,503 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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KM59 CXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM59 CXK, 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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KM59 CXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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