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EA59 JLO

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,397 mi
Last recorded132,397 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JLO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 132,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,325 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 93,315 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition RACE USE ONLY EXHAUST FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking LEAKING AT TANK /PIPE AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 82,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,795 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 68,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and split in sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded and heat shield insicure

Fail 19 May 2016 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and split in sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded and heat shield insicure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,854 miles

osf wheel rim slight buckle. rear tyres low tread. play in nsf top mount. EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,834 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf wheel rim slight buckle. rear tyres low read. play in nsf top mount.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,446 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped inner edges. play in nsf top mount. nsr tyre out of shape.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,993 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,135 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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EA59 JLO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA59 JLO, 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 EA59 JLO registered?

EA59 JLO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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