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KP59 HTL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 HTL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,880 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,195 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,507 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 38,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,853 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,549 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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KP59 HTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP59 HTL, 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 KP59 HTL registered?

KP59 HTL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 November 2009.

Is KP59 HTL safe to buy?

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