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KV59 GYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 GYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 74,653 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

underneath rear corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,654 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle/spring seatings corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 69,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle/spring seatings corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,704 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,116 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,946 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,079 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 58,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,052 miles

Air conditioning radiator very poor condition, fins falling apart

Engine oil level low

Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Nearside Front Small cut in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp bulb dim

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Crash bar damaged, showing signs of impact

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp bulb dim

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

Oil leak Gearbox area

Oil leak Sump area

Fail 9 Sep 2017 53,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to rear silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket corroded away (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Air conditioning radiator very poor condition, fins falling apart

Engine oil level low

Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

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

Nearside Front Evidence of damage

Nearside Front Small cut in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp bulb dim

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Crash bar damaged, showing signs of impact

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp bulb dim

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

Oil leak Gearbox area

Oil leak Sump area

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,848 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor conditon

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,920 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 GYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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