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RX09 FVO

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,166 mi
Last recorded10,166 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 FVO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 10,166 miles

Nearside Front cooling level low

Pass 28 Aug 2024 9,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 7,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 6,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 4,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened UK Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 4,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 3,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 4,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 3,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 2,446 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 2,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 1,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 1,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 1,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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RX09 FVO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX09 FVO, 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 RX09 FVO registered?

RX09 FVO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is RX09 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 FVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX09 FVO have outstanding finance?

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