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JL55 REA

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL55 REA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,380 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,864 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust clamp brocken rear

hand brake cable bracket insecure n/s

Fail 22 May 2013 43,546 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust clamp brocken rear

hand brake cable bracket insecure n/s

Pass 14 May 2012 33,845 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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JL55 REA is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JL55 REA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL55 REA registered?

JL55 REA is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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