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RO09 KXS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 KXS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 73,979 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal switch not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing r clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,850 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim just visible

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes worn. but not excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 70,850 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim just visible

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, 1.5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge looks to be starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door handle is damaged but can be opened from outside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 26,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,234 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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RO09 KXS 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 83.3%.

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 RO09 KXS, 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 RO09 KXS registered?

RO09 KXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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