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RE59 KCO

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 KCO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,432 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Water leak

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,042 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,902 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,171 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 58,171 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,519 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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RE59 KCO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE59 KCO, 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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RE59 KCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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