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RJ59 TVT

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 TVT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears /by axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam assembly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but still operates ok

Offside Front crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but still functions ok

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 34,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front suspension top mount worn

Fail 22 Jan 2019 31,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front suspension top mount worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,644 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded and lipped on inner surfaces

Fail 25 Jan 2018 28,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

strong advisory that the front brake discs are corroded and lipped on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,385 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 24 Jan 2017 26,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs lipped and corrodeing on inner surfaces

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,139 miles

offside front flexi brake hose ferrule (at brake pipe connection ) corroded

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,139 miles

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

offside front flexi brake hose ferrule (at brake pipe connection ) corroded

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,645 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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RJ59 TVT is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ59 TVT, 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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RJ59 TVT is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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