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KU09 YEX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 YEX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,752 miles

both front shocks leaking slightly front discs slightly worn/pads to 1.5mm close to limit

front and rear exhaust slightly insecure/leaking gasses

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,752 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shocks leaking slightly front discs slightly worn/pads to 1.5mm close to limit

front and rear exhaust slightly insecure/leaking gasses

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,626 miles

o/s + n/s front tyre treads low, worn to depth indicators

o/s rear tyre has 2x nails in tread

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,621 miles

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

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

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

o/s + n/s front tyre treads low, worn to depth indicators

o/s rear tyre has 2x nails in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,960 miles

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

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

both nearside wheels buckeld.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,960 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both nearside wheels buckeld.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,516 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 28,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on.

both nearside wheels buckled.

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 YEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

KU09 YEX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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