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SD09 OWV

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 OWV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 85,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,909 miles

Clutch pedal has side to side play.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring in engine bay not adequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F ball joint dust cover has a hole in but is still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F top mount has slight play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson Strut top bearing or bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 80,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 80,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,383 miles

Both front tyres starting to split on inner side walls

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner side wall

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,120 miles

Movement to clutch pedal fixing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,014 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear clamp corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Movement to clutch pedal fixing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,308 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 44,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,280 miles

nearside+offside rear hand brake cable brackets broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 32,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os and ns handbrake cable securing brackets broken

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,321 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and ns handbrake cable securing brackets broken

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,738 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

Offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,941 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,405 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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SD09 OWV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SD09 OWV, 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 SD09 OWV registered?

SD09 OWV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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