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EF09 ZHG

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZHG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,433 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 109,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 96,493 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 86,851 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings sound slightly 'noisy / dry'

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

os number plate light slightly dim

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 May 2016 86,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings sound slightly 'noisy / dry'

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

os number plate light slightly dim

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EF09 ZHG is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EF09 ZHG, 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 EF09 ZHG registered?

EF09 ZHG is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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