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YT09 OFK

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 OFK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 103,892 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,516 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,748 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,750 miles

all four tyres worn low

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,418 miles

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion underside

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

tyres worn on edges

wipers deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery light not working

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion underside

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber misting with oil (border line pass)

oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

tyres worn on edges

wheels slightly buckled

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,196 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front door lock worn/deteriorated (border line pass)

oil around gear-box

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

minor exhaust leak

offside front door lock worn/deteriorated (border line pass)

oil around gear-box

rear brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated/poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,756 miles

offside door handle damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door handle damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,275 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 48,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,612 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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YT09 OFK is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT09 OFK, 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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YT09 OFK is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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