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K500 ABA

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,007 mi
Last recorded99,007 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 ABA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 86,327 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 86,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,328 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exauste outer skin rusty

rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 41,722 miles
Fail 27 May 2018 41,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 30,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 10,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre, inner shoulder wear

Offside front tyre, inner shoulder wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,023 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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K500 ABA is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K500 ABA, 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 K500 ABA registered?

K500 ABA is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is K500 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 ABA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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