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KT59 VPU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,666 mi
Last recorded181,666 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 VPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 181,666 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 181,666 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 174,794 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2024 165,368 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 155,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Apr 2021 137,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 130,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 130,194 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 121,579 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 May 2019 121,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 May 2018 113,104 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable hanger bracket broken but still supported

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 May 2018 113,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake cable hanger bracket broken but still supported

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2017 103,340 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 May 2017 103,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2016 91,844 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 May 2015 76,442 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 76,442 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,620 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,850 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,736 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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KT59 VPU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KT59 VPU, 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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KT59 VPU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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