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KN59 VTA

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VTA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 93,202 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still sealed

Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still sealed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,215 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,384 miles

Rear registration plate not fully secured.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate not fully secured.

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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KN59 VTA 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 KN59 VTA, 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 KN59 VTA registered?

KN59 VTA is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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