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RK59 PPV

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,946 mi
Last recorded189,946 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PPV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 189,946 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 188,052 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 188,037 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 185,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 183,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 180,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 176,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 176,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 170,157 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 170,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 157,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,373 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,690 miles

oil leaks gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,180 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight wear offside front lower swivel joint

Fail 28 Oct 2015 105,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight wear offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 59,239 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PPV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RK59 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

RK59 PPV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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