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GL09 LNN

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LNN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 86,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust clamp loose and blowing gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 59,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,424 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 54,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,738 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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GL09 LNN is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL09 LNN, 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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GL09 LNN is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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