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KS09 KVP

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 KVP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,426 miles

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

rear beam corroded

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

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

dash has interference when right indicator tell tale illuminates

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2022 98,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam poor connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

dash has interference when right indicator tell tale illuminates

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

rear beam corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 95,498 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2020 95,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue engine areas

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,062 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,015 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,049 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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KS09 KVP is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS09 KVP, 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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KS09 KVP is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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