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DN59 WSU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 WSU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,426 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 102,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,269 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,787 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

advise : rear exhaust outer casing corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front subframe/susp arms

Fail 20 Dec 2021 87,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advise : rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,461 miles

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

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Fail 10 Dec 2020 80,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription missing front and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 74,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 73,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,551 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,551 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak WATERPUMP ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 50,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak WATERPUMP ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 34,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 27,229 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DN59 WSU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DN59 WSU, 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 DN59 WSU registered?

DN59 WSU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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