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CA09 TVV

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 TVV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,746 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 116,746 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted and does not secure and seal correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,091 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2019 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around the whole tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,782 miles

Offside Front Drivers side front tyre has 2 large splits in the inner sidewall.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 45,782 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure Outer cable support (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Drivers side front tyre has 2 large splits in the inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 38,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,418 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear handbrake cable brackets broken but still secure

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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CA09 TVV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA09 TVV, 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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CA09 TVV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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