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UGL 1

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,305 mi
Last recorded19,305 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGL 1
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 19,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 18,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 18,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 18,781 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,725 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 18,725 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,845 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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UGL 1 is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGL 1, 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 UGL 1 registered?

UGL 1 is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is UGL 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGL 1 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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