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HJ09 PZS

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,382 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 96,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,553 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting/ bearing excessive movement. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush has excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush has excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,224 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,443 miles

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

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2016 70,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,171 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount broken

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount broken

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,905 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 58,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,294 miles

nearside rear brake pads sqealing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,294 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads sqealing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,749 miles

nearside front headlight top mounting broken

offside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear brake disc heavily rusted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,749 miles

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

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

nearside front headlight top mounting broken

offside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear brake disc heavily rusted

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 PZS 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 65%.

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

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