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BD59 BLF

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BLF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 147,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 143,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 136,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,589 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 124,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,037 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre getting low on inner of tread

some movement/lift in n/s/f top stut mounting

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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BD59 BLF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD59 BLF, 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 BD59 BLF registered?

BD59 BLF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is BD59 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 BLF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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