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KY09 DFU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 DFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,010 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges, perished with multiple cuts in tyre, none of the cuts are deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges, perished with multiple cuts in tyre, none of the cuts are deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has exhaust leak from rear box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

daytime running lamps not working

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Jun 2023 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges, perished with multiple cuts in tyre, none of the cuts are deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges, perished with multiple cuts in tyre, none of the cuts are deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has exhaust leak from rear box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

daytime running lamps not working

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2022

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and N/S rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two clamps rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and N/S rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,125 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,125 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 471,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,700 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 19,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre inner tread on limit at 1.6mm

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 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KY09 DFU, 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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KY09 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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