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Y500 ESS

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 ESS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,087 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 44,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,971 miles

Abnormal wear to O/S rear inner brake disc surface.

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,655 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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Y500 ESS is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y500 ESS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y500 ESS?

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What year was Y500 ESS registered?

Y500 ESS is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is Y500 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 ESS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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