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ESS 355E

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESS 355E
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,726 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle corroded

exhaust flexi damaged

rear brake wear sensor broken

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,726 miles

Front exhaust flex damaged slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake pad wear wire snapped

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,807 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 34,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,313 miles

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

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

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

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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ESS 355E is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ESS 355E, 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 ESS 355E registered?

ESS 355E is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 February 2009.

Is ESS 355E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESS 355E shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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