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HJ09 SKV

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 SKV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,722 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 6 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,926 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF)(Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake cable is hanging free due to corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 75,926 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF)(Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low OSF/NSF)( PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake cable is hanging free due to corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,025 miles

rear axle and suspension have surface corrosion

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 74,025 miles

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

rear axle and suspension have surface corrosion

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,233 miles

Back box deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Back box deteriorated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,206 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber Top mounting has play but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

both rear brake disc worn and scored

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,107 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,518 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,312 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 11,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

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 SKV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SKV, 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 SKV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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