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KU09 XRF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,022 mi
Last recorded93,022 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XRF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

FRONT BODY DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,865 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

wipers fouling

Fail 16 Apr 2024 85,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion underneath

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

wipers fouling

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,339 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT END HAS BODY DAMAGE

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,455 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Springs corroded

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

front body damage

Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,450 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Springs corroded

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

front body damage

Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,704 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,908 miles

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

NSF top mount worn

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

rear shock bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

NSF top mount worn

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,762 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,727 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,163 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,911 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust in poor condititn.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,366 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 XRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

KU09 XRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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