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KV59 GYA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 118,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 116,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,258 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,254 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 103,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,062 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 81,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,051 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/ flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,056 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 77,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,039 miles

Rear Exhaust Attachment Clip Broken

Rear Exhaust Outer Casing Breaking Away From Silencer Body

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer poor

Fail 6 Jul 2013 46,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,383 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 GYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

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

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