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KV59 FTP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FTP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 86,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,986 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,089 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on in edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front sump corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure light in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,516 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 80,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both lights have no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts have play casing tyres to wear uneven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres have cord showing and well below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 73,018 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 73,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,960 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 69,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,968 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Side Wall Slight Split

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Side Wall Slight Split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,990 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES HAVE CRACKING/PERISHING IN TREAD BARS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUER EDGES HEAVILY WORN (4.1.E.1)

OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES HEAVILY WORN (4.1.E.1)

PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSF AND OSF TYRES HAVE CRACKING/PERISHING IN TREAD BARS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUER EDGES HEAVILY WORN (4.1.E.1)

OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES HEAVILY WORN (4.1.E.1)

PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,438 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 48,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,699 miles

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,817 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 FTP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

KV59 FTP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 FTP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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