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KU59 LTJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LTJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,421 miles

Offside Front Door handle loose

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 97,421 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Door handle loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,906 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,905 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 74,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,044 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded through outer skin but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Various underside items are corroded but none inspected for mot were significantly weakened at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2019 62,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,429 miles

Front Oil leak ()

exhaust back box has corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

exhaust back box has corroded

front disks are worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,481 miles

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

osf/nsr/osr/ tyres starting to perish outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,239 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,747 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,225 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KU59 LTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KU59 LTJ, 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 KU59 LTJ registered?

KU59 LTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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