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RO09 BJX

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 BJX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,101 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 77,101 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 77,071 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch lining loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,744 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,259 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 58,259 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,421 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 50,415 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,871 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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RO09 BJX is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO09 BJX, 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 RO09 BJX registered?

RO09 BJX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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