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KV09 TFJ

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,903 mi
Last recorded74,903 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 TFJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 13 Apr 2026 74,903 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,389 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 49,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,300 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,908 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,106 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,696 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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KV09 TFJ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV09 TFJ, 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 KV09 TFJ registered?

KV09 TFJ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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