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BJ59 WCX

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 91,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 89,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,986 miles

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

engine oil low

low fuel warning lamp on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil low

low fuel warning lamp on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,939 miles

rear cables loose

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear cables loose

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 WCX is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WCX, 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 BJ59 WCX registered?

BJ59 WCX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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