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KU59 PDV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 94,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 89,868 miles

Front front suspension heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near rear bush (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front suspension heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded [all 4] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded [all 4] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,647 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 84,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,576 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL. Nearside & Offside Front & Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle,Heavy corrosion noted.

Fail 26 Jan 2022 82,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage to sidewalls,clearly driven under inflated. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL. Nearside & Offside Front & Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle,Heavy corrosion noted.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 81,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,576 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,179 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,993 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various brake ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,667 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 PDV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

KU59 PDV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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