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VK59 KGA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KGA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,250 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 116,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2024 108,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 108,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,737 miles

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 52/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge. 185/55r15

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

Rear axle corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,737 miles

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 52/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge. 185/55r15

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

Rear axle corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,568 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,291 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 KGA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK59 KGA, 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 VK59 KGA registered?

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

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