CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV59 YPY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

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

RegistrationCV59 YPY
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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,553 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTRAL CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FADED JUST HAS A BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,098 miles

Central Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,948 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,048 miles

Rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,824 miles

Daytime running lamps not working

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear back box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Daytime running lamps not working

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear back box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 31,518 miles

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

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

CV59 YPY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV59 YPY, 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 CV59 YPY?

You can check the full history of CV59 YPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV59 YPY registered?

CV59 YPY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is CV59 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 YPY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV59 YPY 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 CV59 YPY. 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.