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RO55 HOC

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,459 mi
Last recorded60,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 HOC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,081 miles

Front Beam deflectors fitted to headlights

Fail 22 Mar 2024 109,081 miles

Front Beam deflectors fitted to headlights

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,338 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2022 103,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,363 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,454 miles

Nearside handle brake cable cover worn through

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RO55 HOC is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO55 HOC, 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 RO55 HOC registered?

RO55 HOC is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is RO55 HOC safe to buy?

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