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RO09 KYA

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 KYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 65,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,371 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 63,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 60,834 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 60,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 48,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,520 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 44,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,441 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing hanging off

Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust box outer casing hanging off

Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,340 miles

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads on legal limit

nearside+offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads on legal limit

nearside+offside front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,577 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 24,577 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,668 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside shoulder of tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,486 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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 KYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RO09 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

RO09 KYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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