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EE55 SSE

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE55 SSE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 58,611 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 38,207 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 38,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 34,241 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,231 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,886 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 26,619 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 26,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 23,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 12,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,999 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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EE55 SSE 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 EE55 SSE, 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

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What year was EE55 SSE registered?

EE55 SSE is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is EE55 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE55 SSE 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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