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KU55 MAE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MAE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,625 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 125,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 118,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND FLEXY AND FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 13 May 2025 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND FLEXY AND FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 May 2025 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle spring seat corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension/axle heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 112,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,555 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount plate corroded away. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2020 63,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,442 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,689 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust heavily corroded /rear clamp missing

Fail 22 Jul 2016 33,689 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly .

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

full exhaust heavily corroded /rear clamp missing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,575 miles

Engine breather pipe broken on rear of of airbox

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,179 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,147 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,503 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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KU55 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU55 MAE, 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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KU55 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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