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KU09 XRK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XRK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroding

rear axle corroding

reduced parking brake performance rear offside

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,702 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,916 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,980 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,980 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,787 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 45,375 miles

n/s/r shock top rubber splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,736 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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KU09 XRK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU09 XRK registered?

KU09 XRK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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