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EA59 JRX

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,914 mi
Last recorded145,914 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 JRX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 145,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,544 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 131,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,681 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 120,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,406 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 JRX 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 82.4%.

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 EA59 JRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA59 JRX?

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What year was EA59 JRX registered?

EA59 JRX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EA59 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 JRX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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