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KU09 XDV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,106 mi
Last recorded140,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XDV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 140,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,898 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,535 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear back bush ()

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fan belt worn

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm outer central 3/4 tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre going out of shape to inner edge

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP BROKEN

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,989 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 86,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,415 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,189 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,070 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,673 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside handbrake effort slightly less than offside

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,436 miles

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

nearside handbrake effort slightly less than offside

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,898 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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KU09 XDV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

KU09 XDV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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