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KM09 XZP

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XZP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 100,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 100,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 72,618 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi damaged, rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes excessively detoriated

offside inner cv gaiter has detoriated clamp causing to leak grease

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi damaged, rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes excessively detoriated

offside inner cv gaiter has detoriated clamp causing to leak grease

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 50,267 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 42,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 42,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 33,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 33,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,978 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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KM09 XZP 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 68.8%.

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 KM09 XZP, 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 KM09 XZP registered?

KM09 XZP is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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