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KU59 PEO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,550 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,007 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 96,007 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,911 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,150 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop has fallen off and sitting in the spring

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox are damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 87,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop has fallen off and sitting in the spring

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox are damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,684 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 85,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake badly corroded both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Tailgate will not open

Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,189 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,254 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 73,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,163 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 55,163 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

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 PEO 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 68.2%.

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 PEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 PEO registered?

KU59 PEO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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