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KU59 LVK

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LVK
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 118,696 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 118,681 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak likely to affect results (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres getting close to wear indicator 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,242 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door handle insecure

Nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,107 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door handle insecure

Nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,432 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,431 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced High level brake light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,876 miles

rear silencer corroded and slight blowing also clamp missing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded and slight blowing also clamp missing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,237 miles

rear exhaust box very crusty.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box very crusty.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,230 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

mounting brackets on both rear handbrake cables corroded and insecure

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust poor condition.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,509 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake cable support mounting broken

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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KU59 LVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 LVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU59 LVK registered?

KU59 LVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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