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EK09 NNT

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,391 miles

Rear axle assembly displaying notable areas of corrosion - monitor

Fail 28 Oct 2025 102,391 miles

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

Rear axle assembly displaying notable areas of corrosion - monitor

Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside & offside - ADVISE INSPECTION PERIODICALLY BETWEEN INSPECTION DATES - NOT FITTED WITH LOW LEVEL SENSORS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Swopped over nearside & offside washer jets to obtain satisfactory screen clearance - ADVISE REPLACEMENT NEARSIDE WASHER JET ASAP

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,306 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away - but not leaking gases or affecting emissions - monitor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,067 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 61,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut mount rubber slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake cables supporting braket broken but cables not insecured

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,574 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,645 miles

both rear tyre inner edges wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 14,854 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 11 May 2012 14,850 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

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 NNT is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EK09 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

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

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