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KV59 FTC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,676 mi
Last recorded105,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable sheath in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable may still be damaged but has been covered (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake stiff in operation

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 82,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable sheath in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable may still be damaged but has been covered (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake stiff in operation

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 82,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable sheath fouling on tyre - severely weakened (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper bush bonding failed completely (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable sheath in poor condition

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,942 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Feb 2018 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,489 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45 16 <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45 16 <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,489 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,684 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 FTC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTC, 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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KV59 FTC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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