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DX59 PBV

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 PBV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,959 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 95,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,192 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front upper strut top bush worn

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,001 miles

Front Slight lift at both strut top mountings.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temp warn lamp came on.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,434 miles

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,293 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,293 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,058 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 51,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,560 miles

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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DX59 PBV 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 77.8%.

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 DX59 PBV, 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 DX59 PBV registered?

DX59 PBV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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