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EX09 DKU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,827 mi
Last recorded140,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DKU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 140,827 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 140,827 miles

Rear Axle fractured corrosion holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 138,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 134,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,845 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,470 miles

all 4 coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2022 125,456 miles

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

all 4 coil springs rusty

oil leak gear box casing area

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2021 120,921 miles

Advise rear axle slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 40 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 40 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 100,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached O/S/F shock absorber top mount excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,148 miles

Central Windscreen has small chip in centre of screen but does not affect drivers view

Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust box has peeling but not leaking gases

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Windscreen has small chip in centre of screen but does not affect drivers view

Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust box has peeling but not leaking gases

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,866 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 61,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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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EX09 DKU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EX09 DKU, 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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EX09 DKU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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