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KP09 VEL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VEL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,432 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake pedal sticking down locking brakes (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brakes sticking on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,023 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 96,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 92,639 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 85,606 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 85,605 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,911 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 72,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 79,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,738 miles

rear shock absorbers top rubbers starting to split

slight play to both front top suspension mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

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 VEL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

KP09 VEL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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