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KV59 FSX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,222 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable x1 mounting defective

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

Pass 3 May 2024 127,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 127,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 124,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,051 miles

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Fail 30 Mar 2021 107,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

bootlid can't be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2020 96,685 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 96,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear paint bubbled that may be caused by corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint bubbled that may be caused by corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%Front Brake Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,377 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Sep 2016 85,377 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,536 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,861 miles

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

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

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 FSX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

KV59 FSX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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