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KN59 UFG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

204,474 mi
Last recorded204,474 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UFG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 204,474 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 198,467 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 Nov 2024 198,467 miles

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2023 196,687 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs

crankcase fumes ?

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2022 185,513 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 17 Nov 2022 185,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 169,583 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 26 Nov 2021 169,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

engine coolant level slightly low

engine oil level very low

some corrosion to exhaust system

tailgate wont open/excess gained from back seats

Pass 23 Nov 2020 157,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic in places restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 157,133 miles

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

engine oil level very low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic in places restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside day running lamps not working

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

deterioration to rear coil spring top rubber mountings

some deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 10 Oct 2019 145,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

deterioration to rear coil spring top rubber mountings

some deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,068 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,184 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,859 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,854 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,336 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,336 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

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 UFG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

KN59 UFG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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