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JU57 SWT

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 SWT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,133 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,892 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 72,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 72,872 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever coming up too high (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to intake pipe problems as listed above (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intake clips are loose and ineffective, also a hose is missing towards front of the engine compartment and towards the n/s (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred and indistinct beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs are worn/scored/rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lamp is wrong colour

Pass 10 May 2018 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2018 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box exc. corroded to outer skin (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box exc. corroded to outer skin (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,669 miles

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

rear exhaust box exc. corroded to outer skin only

Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box exc. corroded to outer skin only

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,484 miles

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

exhaust reat box exc. corroded to outer skin

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,949 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,949 miles

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

nearside front tyre has several cuts on inner edge of tyre but not deep enoigh to reach cords

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,404 miles

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

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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JU57 SWT is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JU57 SWT, 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 JU57 SWT registered?

JU57 SWT is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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