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BJ59 WCO

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WCO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket is broken

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

Rear Exhaust box is deteriorated and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,281 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,854 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,039 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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BJ59 WCO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ59 WCO, 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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BJ59 WCO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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