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RR02 NAR

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR02 NAR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,201 miles

Offside Front door handle damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear bump stop insecure

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,127 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 93,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 79,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting has slight movement

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 3 May 2019 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top dish (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top dish (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut and support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut and support bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut and support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was not secure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut and support bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,044 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

top mount cups are rusty.

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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RR02 NAR is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RR02 NAR, 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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RR02 NAR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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