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A484 RTH

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA484 RTH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 151,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 149,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule interim (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule interim (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 149,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule interim (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule interim (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 147,882 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 146,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 144,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 141,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 139,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,540 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 132,540 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 121,110 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 121,110 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 87,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,920 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf and nsf bottom arm bushes showing signs of wear

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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A484 RTH is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 54,884 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 Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A484 RTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A484 RTH registered?

A484 RTH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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