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KP59 NJV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 NJV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,337 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,337 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,275 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 100,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split on inner side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pads low

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

Offside Rear brake hose bracket broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake brackets broken

rear axle corroded

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2022 94,657 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system broken (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split on inner side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake hose bracket broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no day running lights

parking brake brackets broken

rear axle corroded

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,288 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 82,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,801 miles

Emissions at limit also exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides also rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 64,572 miles

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

Emissions at limit also exhaust corroded

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides also rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,223 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,847 miles

Both sides front brake pads friction material low

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating

Exhaust rear box corroded / outer case deteriorating

Handbrake travel advise inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / close to wear limit 3.2mm

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape / blocking on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge close to wear limit 3.5mm

Fail 11 Aug 2017 58,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Brake pipe / handbrake cable mount broken / snapped (3.6.B.1)

Both sides front brake pads friction material low

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating

Exhaust rear box corroded / outer case deteriorating

Handbrake travel advise inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge / close to wear limit 3.2mm

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape / blocking on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge close to wear limit 3.5mm

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,836 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,836 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE BRAKET BROKEN.OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE BRAKET BROKEN.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,057 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 28,515 miles

offside rear brake binding

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 NJV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP59 NJV, 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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KP59 NJV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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