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EA09 WCR

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 WCR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 128,392 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorbers has slight external damage due to the corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorbers has slight external damage due to the corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is coming off due to corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear bump stop insecure

Pass 2 May 2019 100,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 91,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 81,730 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

nearside rear shock bush craking and deteriorating but not excessive enough to cause play

nearside rear tyre thethering on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 17 May 2016 72,067 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,806 miles

Front wiperblades split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,678 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 41,672 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,968 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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EA09 WCR is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA09 WCR, 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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EA09 WCR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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