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KR59 YFU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 YFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,791 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust is Deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2025 69,277 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,522 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 55,260 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 55,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious signs of gas loss at time of test

Vehicle has centre caps fitted that obscure all road wheel fixings

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,505 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious signs of gas loss at time of test

Rear hatch not releasing to open at time of test but does remain secure. This does not prevent inspection of req'd items in luggage area at time of test.

Vehicle has centre caps fitted that obscure all road wheel fixings

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2018 47,437 miles

Nearside Front Coolant residue on engine/gearbox poss from radiator fault - advise clean & full pressure test to confirm fault location

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly/lack of free rotation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test but outer skin is part insecure so advise exhaust replaced soon as is becoming a danger to other road users

Fail 1 May 2018 47,437 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes application is 20% out of balance at time of test - it is obvious your braking system req's adjustment/repair

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly/lack of free rotation

Nearside Front Coolant residue on engine/gearbox poss from radiator fault - advise clean & full pressure test to confirm fault location

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly/lack of free rotation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test but outer skin is part insecure so advise exhaust replaced soon as is becoming a danger to other road users

Pass 2 May 2017 41,183 miles

Both rear coil springs lower mounting saddles corroded

Hub covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 41,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear coil springs lower mounting saddles corroded

Both rear tyres have deep circumferential crascking

Hub covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,544 miles

cut along n/s front tyre tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,498 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished in the tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,869 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 15,869 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 13,519 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 YFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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