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YP59 ZWT

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,335 mi
Last recorded61,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 ZWT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 61,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush separated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush separated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded inner faces

n/s/f door handle damaged (still working)

Fail 24 May 2019 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 58,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slight corrosion.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,539 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 54,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,637 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wear

Offside Front lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wear

Rear anti roll bar showing slight corrosion

boot inop from handle but will still open from key

slight buckle on inner edge of all four wheels

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,839 miles

Front tyres inner shoulder wear.

N/s/r tyre sidewall perishing, slight wear and screw in tread at an angle. 205/4017W

Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,255 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 34,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air conditioning condenser element corroding out & collapsing

front tyres bald inner edge

nearside rear wheel buckled

Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,815 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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YP59 ZWT is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP59 ZWT, 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 YP59 ZWT registered?

YP59 ZWT is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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