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HJ09 RWU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,952 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,788 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 52,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 48,956 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Front free play in top strut mount in hang free position

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be wearing unevenly-recommend further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 40,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 28,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 20,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 14,809 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 14,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 13,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 10,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,156 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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HJ09 RWU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ09 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ09 RWU registered?

HJ09 RWU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 RWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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