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AG05 JAZ

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 JAZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 86,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 84,927 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/side and o/side (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights density significantly reduced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,228 miles

park brake low

Fail 15 Feb 2023 83,228 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

park brake low

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,060 miles

Advise stone chip in offside swept area & sunstrip top tint added to srceen

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 74,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advise stone chip in offside swept area & sunstrip top tint added to srceen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head light top mount broken (secure)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc, inner face deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,876 miles

front brake discs corroded on inn er rdges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AG05 JAZ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG05 JAZ, 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 AG05 JAZ registered?

AG05 JAZ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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