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FN59 ESU

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 ESU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 107,585 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,354 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottom hose /metal pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 99,352 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottom hose /metal pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2020 57,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 51,376 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,245 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,393 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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FN59 ESU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FN59 ESU, 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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FN59 ESU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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