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BF59 FZR

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,904 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,591 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,591 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,104 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,208 miles

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2019 93,208 miles

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 May 2018 78,589 miles

Nearside Front rear lower arm suspension bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (upper)

Offside Front rear lower arm suspension bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (upper)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 63,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 47,913 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,635 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gear lever (while in gear) has a lot of free play

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,050 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 39,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,482 miles

Advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating.

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,861 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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BF59 FZR 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 78.6%.

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

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