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KP09 OVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 OVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,281 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 76,281 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 75,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 73,694 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,793 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,793 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

gearbox oil leak coming from NS drive shaft seal

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust box rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2017 62,098 miles

oil leak at bottom of engine

oil leak ns of gearbox

Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak at bottom of engine

oil leak ns of gearbox

Pass 26 May 2016 50,736 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,458 miles

rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,542 miles

Oil leak

back section of exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 16,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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KP09 OVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP09 OVJ, 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 KP09 OVJ registered?

KP09 OVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is KP09 OVJ safe to buy?

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