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KX09 FWS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 FWS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 106,353 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL BEAD DAMAGED

REAR BEAM AXLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,711 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,292 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,325 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,325 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,825 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads 60 % worn

Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,825 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads 60 % worn

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,712 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slightly leaking.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slightly leaking.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 system corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,029 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

some corrosion and leakage from exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 37,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,413 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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KX09 FWS 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 71.4%.

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 KX09 FWS, 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 KX09 FWS registered?

KX09 FWS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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