CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO59 KOU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,938 mi
Last recorded25,938 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 25,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Dec 2025 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2024 25,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axel corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 24,294 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,626 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 23,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 22,770 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,813 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 19,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 17,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,510 miles

Nearside Side mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,855 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,623 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear wing damaged?

Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,036 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail pipe corroded ( condensation )

Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,260 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO59 KOU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO59 KOU, 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

How do I check the history of AO59 KOU?

You can check the full history of AO59 KOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO59 KOU registered?

AO59 KOU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is AO59 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 KOU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO59 KOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO59 KOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.