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KY09 DFE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 DFE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,904 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,851 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 67,838 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,735 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 61,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front some slight play in nearside and offside top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box has corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,045 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front some slight play in nearside and offside top mounts

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively not as good as the other side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box has corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 48,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,693 miles

Rear Nearside & Offside Tyres Cracking on outer edge - " Strongly advise"

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,116 miles

small stone chip in windscreen on drivers side

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,988 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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KY09 DFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY09 DFE, 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 KY09 DFE registered?

KY09 DFE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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