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KR59 YBV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 YBV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 86,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,165 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 75,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,318 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 46,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,100 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 35,100 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,397 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhuast system deterioated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Nov 2012 10,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR59 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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