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J44 MNG

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,474 mi
Last recorded87,474 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MNG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,714 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,597 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

Fail 15 Sep 2021 75,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,430 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 72,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,040 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,605 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,856 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

both front tyres bald on inner edges of tread& under inflated, 205/40/17

Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,856 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

both front tyres bald on inner edges of tread& under inflated, 205/40/17

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,987 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,114 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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J44 MNG is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J44 MNG, 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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J44 MNG is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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