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RO59 ZWW

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 ZWW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,506 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section, flexible webbing also breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bell housing bolt left loose

Nearside Rear Inner Pad looks low advise removal of wheel for further investigation/inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is split but still prevents ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scoring inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 41,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section, flexible webbing also breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bell housing bolt left loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Pad looks low advise removal of wheel for further investigation/inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is split but still prevents ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scoring inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 13 Mar 2019 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,426 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,211 miles

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

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

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 ZWW is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

RO59 ZWW is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is RO59 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 ZWW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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