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RK09 OBH

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OBH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 84,212 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,230 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 130,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,851 miles

Rear exhaust silence in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silence in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,645 miles

Rear exhaust box excessively corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,643 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,428 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and both front tyres low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,269 miles

both handbrake cables split. oil leak from engine area. play in nsf top suspension mount.

Pass 9 May 2014 35,806 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,968 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 20,967 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK09 OBH 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 66.7%.

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 RK09 OBH, 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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RK09 OBH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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