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AB59 ART

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 ART
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,044 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 57,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad only wearing on part of disc brake (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad only wearing on part of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (2.7.4)

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,965 miles

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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AB59 ART is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB59 ART, 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 AB59 ART registered?

AB59 ART is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AB59 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB59 ART shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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