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KV59 XLZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,410 mi
Last recorded110,410 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,376 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 105,162 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 99,688 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 99,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 99,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

front drl lights inop

Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 97,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 89,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,349 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 81,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 62,273 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade small split

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shock absorber top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2017 62,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade small split

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shock absorber top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2016 54,086 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 2 May 2015 47,058 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 42,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,601 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 XLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

KV59 XLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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