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CU59 AHO

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,897 mi
Last recorded79,897 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 AHO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,942 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 72,940 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,147 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,107 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 43,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

outer skin on back box badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CU59 AHO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU59 AHO, 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 CU59 AHO registered?

CU59 AHO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CU59 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 AHO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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