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KV59 GYR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,046 mi
Last recorded93,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 93,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,829 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,462 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 87,405 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant needs replacing

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,504 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorating/Corroding

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,497 miles

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

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorating/Corroding

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,569 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2009) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,799 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2009) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low (2009)

Fail 15 Dec 2020 63,795 miles

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

Exhaust Front Clamp Corroding/Broken

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2009) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low (2009)

Pass 12 Dec 2019 57,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 57,621 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,089 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,189 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 26,189 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2014 20,372 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,709 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 GYR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV59 GYR registered?

KV59 GYR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is KV59 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 GYR 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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