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KN59 BWY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,286 mi
Last recorded125,286 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BWY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,286 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer door handles are in poor condition

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

rear beam axle is corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 125,284 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer door handles are in poor condition

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

rear beam axle is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer door handle is in poor condition

Rear beam axle is becoming corroded

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

slight play in the nearside front upper strut mounting

Fail 17 Mar 2025 115,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer door handle is in poor condition

Rear beam axle is becoming corroded

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

slight play in the nearside front upper strut mounting

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,056 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding outer skin

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroding outer skin

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,252 miles

Rear beam axle is becoming corroded

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2023 90,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear beam axle is becoming corroded

exhaust system is becoming in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust casing corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,459 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,770 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,305 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,002 miles

Front Tyres wearing badly on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,028 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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KN59 BWY 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 68.2%.

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 KN59 BWY, 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 KN59 BWY registered?

KN59 BWY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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