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X18 YMS

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,868 mi
Last recorded26,868 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 YMS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 26,868 miles

Exhaust rear silencer / back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn - recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn - recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 26,868 miles

Exhaust rear silencer / back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn - recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn - recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 20,926 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replacing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend replacing soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,806 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear,both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 18,793 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,349 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing holed by corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,255 miles

all four road tyres have side wall perishing and damage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,429 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 7,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 3,124 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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X18 YMS is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X18 YMS, 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 X18 YMS registered?

X18 YMS is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is X18 YMS safe to buy?

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