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BG09 DWE

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DWE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,087 miles

silencer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,086 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,998 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,117 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,439 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BG09 DWE is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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