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RO59 VXH

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VXH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,585 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 61,581 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,504 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,942 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,455 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 6,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,178 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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RO59 VXH is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RO59 VXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO59 VXH registered?

RO59 VXH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is RO59 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 VXH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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