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CX59 AWU

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,049 mi
Last recorded87,049 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 AWU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,301 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front inner cv boot slight worn

front sub frame, rear axle components, brake pipe both side slight corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,955 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 57,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,455 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 42,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp aim set to left limit

os headlamp aim set to lower left limiits

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,046 miles

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

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

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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CX59 AWU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CX59 AWU, 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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What year was CX59 AWU registered?

CX59 AWU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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