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KT59 XZU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XZU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,881 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 99,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small areas in front of drivers view, advise attending to (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 99,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 99,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 96,100 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded o/s and n/s spring cups (5.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes o/s needs future attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken off inside coil spring

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken off inside coil spring

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front flexible exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,032 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated rear box corroded.

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

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

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

Offside rear handbrake cable corroded deteriorated.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre rear 3x bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Offside park brake cable is corroded and cracking

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2015 53,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside park brake cable is corroded and cracking

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,593 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside handbrake cable metal secure bracket cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2012 26,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside handbrake cable metal secure bracket cracked

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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KT59 XZU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT59 XZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KT59 XZU registered?

KT59 XZU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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