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KX09 RTV

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 RTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,767 miles

N/s rear tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 106,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

N/s rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 104,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 92,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,877 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 72,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,333 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,925 miles

advise strong front tyres badly worn inner edges and impact damage to outer walls

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise strong front tyres badly worn inner edges and impact damage to outer walls

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front brake disc badly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,125 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but cords not exposed

Fail 28 Mar 2013 41,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,351 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 RTV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

KX09 RTV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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