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KS09 BKF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 BKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 104,297 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,606 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 87,573 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,023 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer casing

both rear shockers bush slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box slight corrosion

front exhaust bracket broke

front exhaust flexi broke

n/s handbrake cable tie bracket broke but tie wrapped up

rear axle slight corrosion

slight gearbox leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,494 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and Back (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Front and Back (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,848 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Oil leak sump corroded ()

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,503 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and deteriorating

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

nearside front headlamp mounting has been repaired but is secure

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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KS09 BKF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS09 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 BKF registered?

KS09 BKF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is KS09 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 BKF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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