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BT09 BWX

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,515 mi
Last recorded162,515 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 BWX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 162,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 145,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,874 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 73,217 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,368 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall cords not visable

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,637 miles

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

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

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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BT09 BWX is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT09 BWX, 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 BT09 BWX registered?

BT09 BWX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is BT09 BWX safe to buy?

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