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J800 PPY

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 PPY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,082 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition/corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 45,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition/corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,080 miles

Central Front Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Central Rear Exhaust pipe and back box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,701 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,062 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 30,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm. 205/40ZR17 84W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. 205/40ZR17 84W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J800 PPY 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 86.7%.

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 J800 PPY, 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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J800 PPY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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