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KY09 DCU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,529 mi
Last recorded9,529 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 DCU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 9,529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 9,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 9,327 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 9,252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 9,109 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 8,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 8,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 7,903 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 7,877 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

ABS tell tale flashing on dashboard when right hand indicator is operarated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 7,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 6,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 5,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 3,223 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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KY09 DCU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KY09 DCU, 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 KY09 DCU registered?

KY09 DCU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is KY09 DCU safe to buy?

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