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KS59 XJN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 XJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,451 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 62,451 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,748 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))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 48,523 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 46,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,140 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 44,140 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,337 miles

Rear silencer outer skin flaking/poor condition.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,433 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,834 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 XJN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

KS59 XJN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is KS59 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 XJN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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