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EK09 NMJ

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 NMJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 43,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,694 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 41,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 33,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine / gearbox area's

Pass 5 Oct 2017 26,826 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 26,808 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 22,686 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 22,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 16,737 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 8,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EK09 NMJ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 EK09 NMJ, 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 EK09 NMJ registered?

EK09 NMJ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EK09 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 NMJ 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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