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KM59 VCU

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 VCU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2017 43,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,550 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,936 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 24,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 23,879 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 23,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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KM59 VCU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KM59 VCU, 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 KM59 VCU registered?

KM59 VCU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is KM59 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 VCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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