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GL09 ZNG

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,490 mi
Last recorded118,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZNG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 118,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,831 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 104,795 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle is corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 70,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,856 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,035 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,034 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,826 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 31,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,768 miles

Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Has A Cut On Outer Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,454 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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GL09 ZNG is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZNG, 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 GL09 ZNG registered?

GL09 ZNG is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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