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KU59 LVN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,541 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

offside hand brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,775 miles

Both front tyres inner edge wearing

Both rear coil spring seat cups corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating/corroded

Various body damage

Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres inner edge wearing

Both rear coil spring seat cups corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating/corroded

Various body damage

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,158 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating and corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,360 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside front body damage

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,360 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp mounting clips damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside front body damage

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,191 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,135 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear and centre exhaust corroded - exhaust u clamp missing on rear

Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

DRL both not working

both rear coil springs corroded

rear and centre exhaust corroded - exhaust u clamp missing on rear

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,532 miles

Offside Front wheel centre cap loose

various body damage

Fail 27 Oct 2017 62,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel centre cap loose

various body damage

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,122 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,011 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack around bead

Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,590 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AROUNG BEAD

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,590 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AROUNG BEAD

Fail 24 Oct 2012 24,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,188 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 LVN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

KU59 LVN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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