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HF59 FOC

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 FOC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,423 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,619 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs worn

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn low and discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,273 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)

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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HF59 FOC is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF59 FOC, 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 HF59 FOC registered?

HF59 FOC is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is HF59 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF59 FOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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