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KV59 HYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,314 mi
Last recorded42,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 42,314 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Pulled 29kg so hardly any effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,582 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 33,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 33,176 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 31,667 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust shield corroded and damage likely causing injury,

Fail 21 Aug 2019 31,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust shield corroded and damage likely causing injury,

Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 24,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,305 miles

Both front top suspension mounts BADLY corroded

Engine breather not connected

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,277 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front top suspension mounts BADLY corroded

Engine breather not connected

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Slight bind on OSR brake

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,638 miles

N/S/R Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,618 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,315 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,549 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,480 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 HYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

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

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