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KS09 KBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 KBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,504 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,423 miles

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

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

jack damage to lower sills

Fail 24 Jan 2024 102,293 miles

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

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

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

jack damage to both lower sills

Fail 24 Jan 2024 102,292 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

jack damage to both lower sills

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,511 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 90,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,417 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded but not leaking.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,417 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded but not leaking.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,008 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Both front tyres worn uneven

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 49,989 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Both front discs dis-coloured

Both front tyres worn uneven

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,190 miles

rear exhaust box taty

Fail 27 Jul 2012 29,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box taty

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 KBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 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 KS09 KBZ, 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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What year was KS09 KBZ registered?

KS09 KBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is KS09 KBZ safe to buy?

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