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GF59 YNH

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,799 mi
Last recorded127,799 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 127,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 126,218 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))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 126,195 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 122,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 122,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,287 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,227 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 104,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

gear selector hard to move

Fail 18 Jan 2020 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged being worn away by poor repair to handbrake cable bracket (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

gear selector hard to move

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear brake hose not secured

slight play in nearside front lower wishbone rear bush

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately poor repair to secure hose and brake cable with ty raps (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak from sump bung ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting was detached

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,914 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 16,914 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YNH is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GF59 YNH, 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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GF59 YNH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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