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DS09 BLF

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BLF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,216 miles

General surface corrosion to underbody suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,066 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

age related underbody corrosion to suspension components

park brake performance 17% only

Fail 5 Jan 2022 98,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened [spring mount] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

age related underbody corrosion to suspension components

park brake performance 17% only

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,536 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,566 miles

Nearside Front running light not working at times, not required but may flash on and off

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,189 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 62,061 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective or passenger (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner one (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,524 miles

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n.s.f tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

slight wear on o.s.f strut top mount

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,326 miles

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

Offside 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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DS09 BLF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS09 BLF, 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 DS09 BLF registered?

DS09 BLF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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