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RK09 OBR

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,387 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 95,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023
Fail 30 Sep 2023 90,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers door outer handle loose,recommend attension

exhaust tailpipe & box deteriorated and clamp missing

offside rear suspension bump stop adrift,recommend attension

triangular warning lamp on dash,recommend investigation

Fail 6 Feb 2018 75,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers door outer handle loose,recommend attension

exhaust tailpipe & box deteriorated and clamp missing

offside rear suspension bump stop adrift,recommend attension

triangular warning lamp on dash,recommend investigation

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,847 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsr handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2013 33,872 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsr handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,161 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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RK09 OBR 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 72.2%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

RK09 OBR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is RK09 OBR safe to buy?

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