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GF59 PFO

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,745 mi
Last recorded99,745 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 PFO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 99,745 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front brake leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,036 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,335 miles

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

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

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 borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 47,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on handbrake fixing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,674 miles

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)

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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GF59 PFO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF59 PFO, 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 GF59 PFO registered?

GF59 PFO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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