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KP09 YZS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 YZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 89,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 13 Jun 2026 89,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2025 80,741 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Has Been Repaired and NOT Replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Offside Rear Bump Stop Insecure Could Be Harmful To Other Road Users

Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front & Rear New Exhaust System Required (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Offside Rear Bump Stop Insecure Could Be Harmful To Other Road Users

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,254 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak between middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,085 miles

OIL LEAK FROM SPLIT ENGINE BREATHER. NOT EXCESSIVE.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER DOOR SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM SPLIT ENGINE BREATHER. NOT EXCESSIVE.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,468 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Binding on O/S/R wheel

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,701 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to exhaust

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

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 YZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

KP09 YZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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