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KR59 WHV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 WHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 113,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 113,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust heat tray insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust heat tray insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,497 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front just within limits

Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,724 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front just within limits

Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,702 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,426 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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KR59 WHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR59 WHV, 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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KR59 WHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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