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KY59 OMZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 115,413 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,816 miles

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

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

boot latch fault

Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot latch fault

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 97,036 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,979 miles

Parking brake only just met efficiency

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

Pass 29 May 2019 79,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,265 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,328 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,860 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,323 miles

Unable to view front brakepad wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,393 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

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 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMZ, 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 KY59 OMZ registered?

KY59 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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