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BF59 FZM

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FZM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,837 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front discs lipped

Front front pads getting low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2025 101,837 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no door handle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear axle corroding

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front discs lipped

Front front pads getting low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,988 miles

both fr4ont and rear coil springs slight corroded

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,620 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe Corroded

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 72,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (attention required) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 71,417 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 68,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust tip protruding rear bumper could cause injury

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

exhaust tip protruding rear bumper could cause injury

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 63,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,665 miles

advise x2 rear wheel barrings noisie

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,919 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 24,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

o/s/f seat belt very sensetive

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 17,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BF59 FZM is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF59 FZM, 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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BF59 FZM is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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