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RJ09 OLV

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,049 mi
Last recorded35,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,732 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper strut cap corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,387 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 7 Jul 2022 16,902 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,057 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,009 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in left hand windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in left hand side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,341 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,692 miles

cut in left hand front tyre side wall

small dent in both front inner rims

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 6,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,835 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 3,835 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 OLV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ09 OLV registered?

RJ09 OLV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 OLV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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