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GJ59 HWK

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 HWK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,546 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,067 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,208 miles

Grease escaping from offside inner constant velocity gaiter

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,208 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))

Grease escaping from nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,155 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,155 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 38,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,703 miles

slight oil leak from engine, unable to ascertain as to where

slight play in offside front suspension unit

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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GJ59 HWK is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ59 HWK, 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 GJ59 HWK registered?

GJ59 HWK is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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