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KN59 YUB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside/nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,535 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Wheel locked up (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside/nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,881 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,881 miles

Front front brake binding Bath (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,356 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,421 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,421 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,869 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 YUB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KN59 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

KN59 YUB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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