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BG09 DWC

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DWC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rea\r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,306 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,255 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached rubber mounting worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,349 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,349 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,073 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,796 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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BG09 DWC is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 BG09 DWC, 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 BG09 DWC registered?

BG09 DWC is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is BG09 DWC safe to buy?

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