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LO59 KOU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 KOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 78,737 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 75,838 miles

Central High level stop light not working

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

Offside Side repeater lens cover missing

Fail 15 May 2025 75,838 miles

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

Central High level stop light not working

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

Offside Side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 10 May 2024 70,120 miles

Both front day time running lights not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Offside Sidewall repeater indicator lamp lens missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2024 70,120 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Flexi pipe split (1.2.1 (g))

Both front day time running lights not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Offside Sidewall repeater indicator lamp lens missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2023 64,347 miles

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Offside Side repeater lamp lens missing

Fail 28 Apr 2023 64,347 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lamp lens missing

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin detached

Fail 21 Apr 2022 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin detached

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,063 miles

Offside Front outer sill area damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

little reserve travel hand brake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill area damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

little reserve travel hand brake lever

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,114 miles

Offside Front Sill end damaged

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Side play to hand brake lever

Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,114 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Marker lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill end damaged

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Side play to hand brake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 43,635 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2018 43,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,736 miles

Rear box corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2017 41,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear box corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,013 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 28,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 17,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing starting to perish.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing starting to perish.

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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LO59 KOU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LO59 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.

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LO59 KOU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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