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KV59 FTF

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FTF
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 95,317 miles

Advise polishing both headlights to improve light output and quality

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2025 95,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Virtually no effort recorded (17kg) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise polishing both headlights to improve light output and quality

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,243 miles

Both headlights deteriorated, advise polishing to improve light output and quality

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,600 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,937 miles

exhaust rusty

slight blow exhaust flexi

Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,902 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

slight blow exhaust flexi

Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 78,600 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,838 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2018 69,765 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 69,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,259 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,259 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 40,852 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,320 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 16,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FTF is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FTF, 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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What year was KV59 FTF registered?

KV59 FTF is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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