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KU09 XDA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XDA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,873 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,192 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 83,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,088 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 76,088 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 70,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 66,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 66,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,538 miles

both front shock top cups very rusty.

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.

both rear tyres 2-3 mm.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

oil leak/mist n/s/f inner drive shaft seal.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush hanging out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump sounding but no water. (3.5 (a))

both front shock top cups very rusty.

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.

both rear tyres 2-3 mm.

front brake discs very rusty/poor condition.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

oil leak/mist n/s/f inner drive shaft seal.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer layer

Fail 11 Oct 2018 58,399 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer layer

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,549 miles

MILL light on dash.

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

o/s/r hand brake effort slightly low.

oil mist n/s/f shock.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 51,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded inner face breaking up (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

osf and osr tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,632 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 49,632 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,003 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 24,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,198 miles

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

back box corrored

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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KU09 XDA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU09 XDA, 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 KU09 XDA registered?

KU09 XDA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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