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SK59 KMX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,919 miles

advise front o/s n/s front support frames from front panel to subframe corroded and holed but not structural

advise rear axle corroded but not holed or excessive

advise slight misting of oil from n/s/f shocker advise to replace

advise slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,415 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,666 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 104,666 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,760 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

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

drivers outer door handle broken can still be opened from outside the vehicle

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect space in wrong place (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect space in wrong place (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured holed at spring cup (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

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

drivers outer door handle broken can still be opened from outside the vehicle

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,565 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,547 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,798 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,897 miles

petrol cap lock is damage

Fail 11 Sep 2012 17,897 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near and off side front brake discs are badly worn on inner

petrol cap lock is damage

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 KMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KMX, 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 SK59 KMX registered?

SK59 KMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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