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SK59 KMV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,536 mi
Last recorded128,536 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 128,536 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 128,536 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 128,010 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Spring casing) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 128,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Spring casing) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,215 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bracking on tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,728 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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SK59 KMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK59 KMV, 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 KMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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