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KN09 ZGH

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 ZGH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,483 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 105,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 103,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,025 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 99,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,434 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 90,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,001 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 80,073 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear handbrake cable support broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamps tinted

Fail 19 May 2017 80,073 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear handbrake cable support broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamps tinted

Pass 10 May 2016 71,374 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 71,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 65,365 miles

Nearside rear brake disc inner edge rusty

Pass 23 May 2014 59,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,342 miles

both front top suspension mounts slight play

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 24,756 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 ZGH is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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