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CU59 NPY

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 NPY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,258 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front running light not working

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))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,455 miles

Nearside Front running light not working

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2023 88,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front running light not working

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,441 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside running light not working

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,893 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 82,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,877 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 79,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,578 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,874 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear tyres distorted out of shape

advise drivers door handle broken

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,736 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,736 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer heavily corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,907 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 NPY is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CU59 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

CU59 NPY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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