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VK59 KFR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,846 mi
Last recorded102,846 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KFR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 102,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 102,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,066 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,858 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,686 miles

Advise Rear springs, spring mountings & subframe coated in under seal.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 73,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,705 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 16,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 16,513 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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VK59 KFR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 VK59 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 KFR registered?

VK59 KFR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 KFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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