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BG09 DVF

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,381 mi
Last recorded93,381 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DVF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 93,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall / tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 87,642 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 81,358 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 81,356 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,892 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 76,884 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,960 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer on exhaust outer casing poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,960 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer on exhaust outer casing poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,167 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

handbrake mount broken all secure

wheel damage

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front discs slighty worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,015 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,015 miles

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)

slight wear front brake discs

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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BG09 DVF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG09 DVF, 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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BG09 DVF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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