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BK59 NLZ

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,613 mi
Last recorded43,613 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NLZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,613 miles

Front sub frame coated in underseal type product

Rear sub frame coated in underseal type product

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 42,119 miles

Advise front suspension is very rusty

Advise rear flexible brake hose ferules have been covered in underseal

Advise rear suspension coil spring mountings are very rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 38,810 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os on pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking **12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os spring platforms + beam corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 4 Mar 2020 38,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os spring platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

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

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,058 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os: platforms on beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Feb 2019 36,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cut / crack / damage **** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm **** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os: platforms on beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield / cover deteriorated / corroded / split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front TYRES: BOTH CRACKING: Cords not exposed at time of inspection

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit complete (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: on beam unit (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box shield corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,732 miles

Front BOTH TYRES NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit complete (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all front and rear: slightly (2.4.A.2)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Feb 2017 29,732 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 50KgF (pedal pulsating on roller brake test) (3.7.B.3)

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

Front BOTH TYRES NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit complete (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all front and rear: slightly (2.4.A.2)

rear discs slightly pitted

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and uneven wear plus cracks in tread area of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,753 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OS rear tyre nearly worn smooth on inner section

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays / heat heilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 22,753 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OS rear tyre nearly worn smooth on inner section

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays / heat heilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Fail 28 Sep 2013 19,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres uneven wear inner sections OUTSIDE measured area

both wipers slightly smeering

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 NLZ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK59 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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