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81,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded but still secure and gas tight
various suspension components corroded inc front subframe, rear axle etc
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - should be renewed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside day time running light inop
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever at max travel
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - should be renewing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded but still secure and gas tight
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded esp rear section
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded esp rear section
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded but still secure and gas tight
suspension components corroded slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded but still secure and gas tight
suspension components corroded slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle rusty
Rear brake discs slightly rusty
Rear exhaust section rusty
sill covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly
Rear axle rusty
Rear brake discs slightly rusty
Rear exhaust section rusty
sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
suspect o/s/f top mount/bearing crceaking
suspension components corroded eg rear axle (very corroded) front shocks etc
front brake discs in poor condition on inner edge
front shocks slightly corroded
rear axle heavily corroded
slight cracking o/s/r tyre & n/s/r very unevenly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front shock absorber very slight dampness
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall and both front tyres worn inner edges 205/40/17 84w
Rear axle rusty
all brake discs corroded and worn slightly inc pads
both front wheels slightly buckled
Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front day running light not working
Nearside Front shock absorber very slight dampness
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall and both front tyres worn inner edges 205/40/17 84w
Rear axle rusty
all brake discs corroded and worn slightly inc pads
both front wheels slightly buckled
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake discs slightly worn and corroding
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has slight splitting on inner side wall
Offside Rear tyre has curb slight curb damage
sill covers and engine covers fitted
slight corrosion to some front and rear brake pipes.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake discs slightly worn and corroding
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front day running light not working
Offside Front tyre has slight splitting on inner side wall
Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken
Offside Rear tyre has curb slight curb damage
both rear indicator bulbs slightly white
sill covers and engine covers fitted
slight corrosion to some front and rear brake pipes.
boot button faulty
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
handbrake cables corroded
play in n/s/f strut top mount (borderline)
slight rust lip on front discs
slight stepping on rear tyres
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
boot button faulty
both rear tyres slightly stepped on inside
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre in poor condition
nail in n/s/r tyre
play in n/s/f strut top mount (borderline)
slight rust lip on front discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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SC09 VZT is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red 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 SC09 VZT, 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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SC09 VZT is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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