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RJ09 OLO

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OLO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,540 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,044 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,184 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 53,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,846 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,846 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure braket broke (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure braket broke (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,368 miles

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

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

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

tyres starting to crack/deteriorate but not showing ply or cords

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,381 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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RJ09 OLO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ09 OLO, 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 RJ09 OLO registered?

RJ09 OLO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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