CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK59 KYS

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Abarth
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 KYS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 75,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 71,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,508 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust clamp missing

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust clamp missing

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,447 miles

all 4 tyre valves perished & splitting close to excess

Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Dec 2016 44,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,790 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,857 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,911 miles

front brakes have imbalance of 22%

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
Full Abarth 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK59 KYS is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK59 KYS, 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

How do I check the history of DK59 KYS?

You can check the full history of DK59 KYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK59 KYS registered?

DK59 KYS is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is DK59 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 KYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK59 KYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK59 KYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.