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RK09 OMJ

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OMJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026

Heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,681 miles

All brake discs corroded

All brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Exhaust rear silencer clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 65,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 65,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Condition of exhaust silencer

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,166 miles

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

condition of exhaust silencer

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condition of exhaust silencer

traction control warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,066 miles

Condition of exhaust silencer

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,066 miles

Condition of exhaust silencer

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake cable brackets broken,function unaffected.

Slight transmission oil leak.

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 OMJ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

RK09 OMJ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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