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CE09 PBO

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 PBO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 112,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 105,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,510 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 94,466 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle under body suspension components surface rust.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 89,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle under body suspension components surface rust.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coil springs rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2020 82,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coil springs rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 74,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 69,275 miles

underside and sill covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 24 May 2017 67,462 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 67,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,887 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,902 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge - no cords exposed

Pass 20 May 2014 50,798 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 50,798 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 42,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,994 miles

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

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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CE09 PBO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White 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 CE09 PBO, 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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CE09 PBO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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