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KU59 LTY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,107 mi
Last recorded80,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 80,107 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 80,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 77,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 77,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 73,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,823 miles

Offside Rear slight play in upper shock absorber bush

Fail 10 Aug 2018 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight play in upper shock absorber bush

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

vac pipe perished

Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,693 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

vac pipe perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

daytime running light on o/s/f inop

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

daytime running light on o/s/f inop

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 21,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,115 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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KU59 LTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

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

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