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BK59 NLR

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NLR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,368 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 124,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 123,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 114,766 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,473 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,142 miles

Central Hight level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Slight damage to both outer sill panels

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,683 miles

All four tyre valves perished

Front wipers smear

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,766 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,881 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,792 miles

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

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)

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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BK59 NLR is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 BK59 NLR, 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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BK59 NLR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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