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KR59 RVL

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,779 mi
Last recorded99,779 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 RVL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,779 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underside brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 99,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle corroded

underside brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,497 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,593 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake has little to no reserve travel

Fail 30 Jul 2024 93,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside day time running light not working

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bump stops insecure

hand brake has little to no reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,653 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front top mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

rear bump stops loose

Fail 19 Jul 2023 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front top mount cup corroded

rear axle corroded

rear bump stops loose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,467 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear bump stop loose

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear bump stop loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear bumpstop detatched

corrosion to underside and suspension components

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,413 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,656 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,656 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2017 68,908 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 31 May 2017 68,908 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 May 2016 64,129 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp broken/missing and slightly blowing

Fail 25 May 2016 64,129 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp broken/missing and slightly blowing

Fail 28 May 2015 62,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 62,648 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,668 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn

play in front top shock mounts

steering fault light came on once

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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KR59 RVL is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR59 RVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR59 RVL registered?

KR59 RVL is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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