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KV59 AXF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 AXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 121,408 miles

front upper strut mountings slight wear both sides

park brake lever adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,066 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,784 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,609 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top mount has excessive play likely to cause failure of the shock absorber. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 96,987 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,503 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 86,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,980 miles

both front wiper blades tearing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front wiper blades tearing

coolant leak and coolant level low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,144 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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KV59 AXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV59 AXF, 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 KV59 AXF registered?

KV59 AXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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