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KS59 TZL

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,315 mi
Last recorded116,315 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 TZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 116,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 116,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 112,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,130 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 108,130 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,204 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 97,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,935 miles

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

Rear axle has general corrosion

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle has general corrosion

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

rear bump stops loose in springs

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,503 miles

rear bump stops inside springs

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,345 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 73,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 68,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 68,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 61,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,531 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,528 miles

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

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

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

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 TZL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TZL, 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 KS59 TZL registered?

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

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