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KV59 FTZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FTZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 126,210 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,417 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil/leak/front/underneath

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,036 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 89,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,872 miles

Exhaust system deterirated

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deterirated

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 79,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero wiper blades (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust system deterirated

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deterirated

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside parking brake effort is much lower than nearside effort

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,801 miles

Exhaust back box corrored

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust back box corrored

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,830 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

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 FTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

KV59 FTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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