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KM59 MPE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 MPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 73,496 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 73,487 miles

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

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

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

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 13 Dec 2024 71,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,804 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,943 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 64,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread inner edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,206 miles

nsf spring not seated correctly

Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,673 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,886 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,845 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,018 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,718 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 26,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,478 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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KM59 MPE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KM59 MPE, 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 KM59 MPE registered?

KM59 MPE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 MPE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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