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KY59 JXP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 JXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 125,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailgate not opening from outside but can be opened from inside to carry out inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen n/s lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 118,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Boot lid/tailgate not opening form outside but could be opened from inside to carry out inspection.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 112,190 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 112,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear axle corroded.

Rear exhaust VERY corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,192 miles

Rear exhaust VERY corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,546 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin very corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front door handle insecure but can open the door

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 36,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front door handle insecure but can open the door

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,337 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

rear silencer is coroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,337 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

rear silencer is coroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,772 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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KY59 JXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY59 JXP, 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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KY59 JXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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