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2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 LDB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,526 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 89,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 89,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,603 miles

Both front shock absorbers in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusting

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,963 miles

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 Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,082 miles

Rear boot can't be opened from outside

Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear boot can't be opened from outside

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 55,778 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,957 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension beam corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,063 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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F5 LDB is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F5 LDB, 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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F5 LDB is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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