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KN59 VTF

2009 Fiat 500C

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,883 mi
Last recorded140,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VTF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 140,883 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 10 Jun 2024 140,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 26 Jun 2023 136,132 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 136,132 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,165 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 134,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 114,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,404 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Jun 2019 103,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,678 miles

Rear silencer outer skin

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,678 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking.

emissions too low for print out.

engine management light on.

lots of travel on hand brake.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,644 miles

emissions too low for print out.

exhaust system corroding.

offside front daytime running light and offside front spot light not working.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 66,196 miles

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

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

emissions too low for print out.

exhaust system corroding.

offside front daytime running light and offside front spot light not working.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,722 miles

emissions too low for print out.

rear exhaust corroding and clamp missing.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,506 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

emissions too low for print out.

rear exhaust corroding and clamp missing.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,343 miles

front registration plate damaged

rear silencer corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,343 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

rear silencer corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,103 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 35,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,168 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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KN59 VTF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN59 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN59 VTF registered?

KN59 VTF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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