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HJ09 PZO

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,039 mi
Last recorded59,039 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 PZO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,395 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 57,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,954 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2023 55,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2023 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,661 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,661 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,054 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s parking brake cable suport broken cable is adquatley

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,411 miles

offside handbrake cable support bracket is broken

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside handbrake cable support bracket is broken

offside front tyre is also totally smooth on the inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 23,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,376 miles

Small cut to both rear tyres.

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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HJ09 PZO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ09 PZO, 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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HJ09 PZO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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