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J444 CBY

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,943 mi
Last recorded44,943 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 CBY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 42,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,573 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 10,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 108,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 103,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 102,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,257 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 92,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush seperated (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2015 53,352 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,035 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,032 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,547 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f suspension top bush showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

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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J444 CBY is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J444 CBY, 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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J444 CBY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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