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SK59 KMO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KMO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 54,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 47,945 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,167 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,179 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake low %

rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2022 41,175 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake low %

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake is poor

Fail 15 Nov 2021 37,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake is poor

Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 32,708 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 32,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 31,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 31,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 26,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Unable to inspect nearside front upper macpherson strut top mount as coated in copper grease

Unable to inspect offside front upper macpherson strut top mount as coated in copper grease

Fail 4 May 2017 26,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,745 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 22,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,773 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,422 miles

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

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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SK59 KMO 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 61.9%.

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 SK59 KMO, 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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SK59 KMO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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