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HY09 EKB

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,628 mi
Last recorded86,628 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 EKB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,972 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 26 Oct 2023 80,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,564 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded not serious weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 70,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 70,270 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 65,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 6,495 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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HY09 EKB is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY09 EKB, 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 HY09 EKB registered?

HY09 EKB is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is HY09 EKB safe to buy?

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