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KS59 LYC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 LYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,975 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,972 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,928 miles

Rear Corrosion to axle

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,127 miles

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

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Corrosion to axle

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 70,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Corrosion to axle

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

Pass 28 May 2022 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,106 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,105 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,362 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp and back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 56,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 44,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,736 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 34,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,111 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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KS59 LYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS59 LYC, 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 KS59 LYC registered?

KS59 LYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is KS59 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 LYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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