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KV09 PWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 PWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,412 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNTS

Pass 16 May 2025 92,884 miles

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,483 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded at numerous points

Fail 5 Dec 2024 91,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded at numerous points

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,024 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 68,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 68,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,419 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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KV09 PWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV09 PWJ, 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 KV09 PWJ registered?

KV09 PWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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