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BD59 BPU

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BPU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 126,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,790 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 24,164 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 13 May 2013 20,151 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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BD59 BPU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

BD59 BPU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is BD59 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 BPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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