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RK59 POJ

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,488 mi
Last recorded91,488 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 POJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 78,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,550 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,660 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 36,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front tyre on limit

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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RK59 POJ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK59 POJ, 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 RK59 POJ registered?

RK59 POJ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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