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KN59 SFK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 SFK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,635 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 114,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber rod corroded/pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 111,984 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber rod corroded/pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable casing worn/damaged, (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 96,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut retaining cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,480 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,480 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi coupling has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi coupling has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,411 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,398 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,670 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,670 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,637 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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KN59 SFK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

KN59 SFK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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