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KN09 JKF

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 JKF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,010 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 87,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing corroded and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing corroded and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted inside out

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 85,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 84,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 83,368 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower arms, front legs, front springs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle , rear springs corroded(front and rear suspension components has slight corrosion ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 82,964 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower arms, front legs, front springs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear beam, rear springs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 81,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 79,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle broken but able to open

Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

DRL inop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot lid not secured shut

drivers door handle broken but able to open

Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,772 miles

Nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 22 Nov 2016 61,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable retaining bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,005 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,004 miles

Brake cable insecure Nearside rear securing bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,747 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 38,747 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,416 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,610 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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KN09 JKF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN09 JKF, 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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KN09 JKF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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