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BG59 LJZ

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,634 mi
Last recorded43,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LJZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 42,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,015 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all poor nsf worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,883 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,637 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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BG59 LJZ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG59 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 LJZ registered?

BG59 LJZ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is BG59 LJZ safe to buy?

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