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BK09 ZBY

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ZBY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,231 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 62,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,045 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box excessively corroed.

Fail 27 May 2015 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box excessively corroed.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,935 miles

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

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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BK09 ZBY is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black 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 BK09 ZBY, 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 BK09 ZBY registered?

BK09 ZBY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is BK09 ZBY safe to buy?

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