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KV59 FSO

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FSO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,906 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe heavily corroded especially both lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

air con pipe by pump covered in oil and dye and also swelled and ready to burst

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and soot present also centre to rear joint clamp missing- only secure as rusted together rest of exhaust rusty and poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre depth low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper shock absorber bushes worn

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

wipers smear

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 91,990 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,725 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,110 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop not fixed into locating peg

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop not fixed into locating peg

Only one windscreen washer working

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,098 miles

Emissions not tested no water and pump bearing worn (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs corroded but effiency passed

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear torsion bar/roll bar worn

water pump leaking no coolant in header emissions not tested

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,644 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

exhaust tail pipe first skin insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,378 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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KV59 FSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV59 FSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV59 FSO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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