CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV59 YPA

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,667 mi
Last recorded110,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 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

RegistrationKV59 YPA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
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 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,667 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 110,660 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 107,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 107,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,644 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 103,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,847 miles

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

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

Rear suspension spring cups corroded but no holed at the time of test

exhaust in overall poor condition but not leaking at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension spring cups corroded but no holed at the time of test

exhaust in overall poor condition but not leaking at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 63,947 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,088 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Rear axle badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 59,087 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle hanging off (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Top mount cap (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust badly corroded

Rear axle badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil breather pipe perished

vac pipe perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,038 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

oil breather pipe perished

vac pipe perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 37,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

oil breather pipe perished

vac pipe perished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,956 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,935 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,935 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

KV59 YPA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KV59 YPA, 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 KV59 YPA?

You can check the full history of KV59 YPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV59 YPA registered?

KV59 YPA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KV59 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 YPA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV59 YPA 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 KV59 YPA. 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.