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KP09 ZBD

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 ZBD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,273 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint damaged slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bolt sheared off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine oil below minimum mark

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle around spring cups both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 108,085 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre rubber broken off + front mtg bracket bolt sheared off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush detached/unbonded (+ ball joint rubber split on same arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't clip in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint damaged slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine oil below minimum mark

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure temporary repair carried out (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower daytime running light inop

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle around spring cups both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,288 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Support bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 83,222 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 83,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 80,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,575 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable surport broken

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,575 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear exhaust box outer casing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,458 miles

Rear Lower exhaust box showing signs of surface rust

Fail 8 Jan 2019 76,458 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower exhaust box showing signs of surface rust

under body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,882 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 4 May 2016 72,097 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs pitted

rear exhaust silencer is in a poor condition

Fail 4 May 2016 72,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs pitted

rear exhaust silencer is in a poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,081 miles

All Four Brake Discs pitted/corroded

All Four Brakes juddering slightly

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,081 miles

All Four Brake Discs pitted/corroded

All Four Brakes juddering slightly

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,047 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs worn and pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs worn and pitted

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,329 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,414 miles

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

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to gas test as will not pick up any gas as low

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,414 miles

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to gas test as will not pick up any gas as low

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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KP09 ZBD is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KP09 ZBD, 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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KP09 ZBD is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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