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FJ09 NZF

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 NZF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,792 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 60,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 6,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,937 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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FJ09 NZF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJ09 NZF, 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 FJ09 NZF registered?

FJ09 NZF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FJ09 NZF safe to buy?

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