CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ59 MLF

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Abarth
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 MLF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,715 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replave very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replave very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,197 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,376 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,542 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2017 38,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 13,012 miles

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

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
Full Abarth 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ59 MLF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ59 MLF, 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 EJ59 MLF?

You can check the full history of EJ59 MLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ59 MLF registered?

EJ59 MLF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EJ59 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 MLF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ59 MLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ59 MLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.