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KU59 PBO

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 PBO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 104,193 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHTLY DETERIOTRATED

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front STRUT TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear AXEL BEAM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,798 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Rear AXEL BEAM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2023 90,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 90,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 75,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,650 miles

front pads and discs worn and corroded

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,326 miles

drivers side outer door handle broken but still works

front pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers side front running lamp inoperative

drivers side outer door handle broken but still works

front pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,147 miles

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

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)

oil leak

osf tyre cracking in treads

rear back box outer skin deteriating

Fail 17 Sep 2015 53,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

osf tyre cracking in treads

rear back box outer skin deteriating

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,774 miles

n/s rear tyre cuts on outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,810 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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KU59 PBO is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KU59 PBO, 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 KU59 PBO registered?

KU59 PBO is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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