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GJ09 SBY

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 SBY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Evidence of front anti roll bar links previously fouling on body, but seem unlikely to foul at present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle broken, still functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,169 miles

Front adjustable antiroll bar links appear to have previously rubbed on body, probable adjustment required

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear handbrake guides have snapped off and held up/in place with cable ties

Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust rubber mount missing

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust rubber mount missing

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,057 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

very light signs of misting of oil from offside front shock absorber.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,466 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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GJ09 SBY 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 93.3%.

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 GJ09 SBY, 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 GJ09 SBY registered?

GJ09 SBY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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