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RK09 OBO

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,626 mi
Last recorded111,626 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 111,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 105,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,147 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,147 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,835 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper not fully secured (unlikely to fall off)

Fail 13 Jan 2021 88,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper not fully secured (unlikely to fall off)

Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,818 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged but secure

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,665 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub shank worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,414 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,355 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,400 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

EML on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,684 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OBO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OBO, 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 RK09 OBO registered?

RK09 OBO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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