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SD59 UFG

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 UFG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Suspension Leg (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 85,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,390 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on egdes and cracking on tread

Offside front wheel centre missing

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight play in both rear shock upper bushes

Fail 9 May 2018 71,390 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on egdes and cracking on tread

Offside front wheel centre missing

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight play in both rear shock upper bushes

Pass 8 May 2017 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT BUSH SMALL PLAY / GRAUNCHING. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT BUSH SMALL PLAY / GRAUNCHING. (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCKS VERY WEAK, ADVISE REPLACED.

Fail 8 May 2017 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT BUSH SMALL PLAY / GRAUNCHING. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT BUSH SMALL PLAY / GRAUNCHING. (2.4.G.2)

REAR SHOCKS VERY WEAK, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 10 May 2016 56,103 miles

rear silencer body heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 56,103 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all brake pads worn thin. (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all brake discs heavily corroded / worn thin. (3.5.1i)

rear silencer body heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,668 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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SD59 UFG is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SD59 UFG, 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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SD59 UFG is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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