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SE55 ZAK

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE55 ZAK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,451 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded, holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 78,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,158 miles

Bumper likely to become detached front bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,919 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling damaged inner plastic wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,359 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

offside inner c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,456 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts plastic inner wheel arch damaged allowing wiring to rub against offside front tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,155 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,144 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top rubber bush de-bonded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front strut top mounts have play

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust not blowing

Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,398 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,644 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 32,644 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,978 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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SE55 ZAK is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE55 ZAK, 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 SE55 ZAK registered?

SE55 ZAK is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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