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VE59 TKK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TKK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 88,996 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,438 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing splitting n/s & o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,428 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear suspension spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing splitting n/s & o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,404 miles

Front McPherson strut misting oil n/s & o/s

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 56,404 miles

Front McPherson strut misting oil n/s & o/s

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,935 miles

Engine oil level very low

Offside Front Tyre cracking up in between treads

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 45,877 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level very low

Offside Front Tyre cracking up in between treads

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,437 miles

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 30,790 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,233 miles

front tyres getting low

rear exhaust corroded

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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VE59 TKK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE59 TKK, 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 VE59 TKK registered?

VE59 TKK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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