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PK59 KWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 KWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,378 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre's low on on tread and worn on outer edges, ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket loose

Offside Front coil spring isnt correctly located in bottom shock absorber but secure and not broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle where rear springs sit heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 22 Nov 2025 87,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre's low on on tread and worn on outer edges, ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket loose

Offside Front coil spring isnt correctly located in bottom shock absorber but secure and not broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle where rear springs sit heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 9 Nov 2024 82,675 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retainer corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2024 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retainer corroded and snapped

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,824 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak - possible o/s driveshaft oil seal?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak - possible o/s driveshaft oil seal?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,529 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 58,529 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspention mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust heavely corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspention mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heavely corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,795 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Lift noted in both front shock absorber top mounts.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,179 miles

advise rear box corroded not blowing

top strut mount plates corroded both

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,881 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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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PK59 KWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 PK59 KWU, 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 PK59 KWU registered?

PK59 KWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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