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Y8 RFF

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,570 mi
Last recorded45,570 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RFF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 34,178 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Both sides front upper suspension mounts have slight wear & movement

Both sides rear handbrake cable brackets broken (Cables still secure)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Dec 2023 20,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 5,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 5,668 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 5,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 5,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 5,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 5,486 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 5,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 15 Jan 2015 5,355 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 10 Jan 2014 5,177 miles

both top suspension strut pates and nuts and top strut threads rusty

movement in both front top strut mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2012 4,927 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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Y8 RFF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y8 RFF, 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 Y8 RFF registered?

Y8 RFF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is Y8 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 RFF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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