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F9 JOO

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,667 mi
Last recorded129,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 JOO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 129,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 111,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door outer handle damaged

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

windscreen damaged nearside

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,950 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 56,001 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,001 miles

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

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)

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,471 miles

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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F9 JOO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F9 JOO, 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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F9 JOO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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