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KV59 GYH

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 GYH
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,415 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,758 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front upper strut top mounts slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,780 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front upper strut bearings/bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,272 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front upper bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,340 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking oil and heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,603 miles

Oil sump damp, possible leak/seepage

Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil sump damp, possible leak/seepage

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,587 miles

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

slight blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable bracket detatched

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,306 miles

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,738 miles

signs of corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Sep 2014 40,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

signs of corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 GYH is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

KV59 GYH is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 GYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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