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KV59 TYO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,733 mi
Last recorded95,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 TYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 95,733 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 95,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,923 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 76,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,390 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,319 miles

both nearside wheels buckled

possible coolant leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 39,319 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both nearside wheels buckled

possible coolant leak

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,261 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,090 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 TYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

KV59 TYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 TYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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