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KY09 DFZ

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,263 mi
Last recorded66,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 DFZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,356 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 62,356 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,938 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,732 miles

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,182 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust and joint clamp

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear axle beam

corrosion on rear exhaust and joint clamp

Pass 3 May 2018 46,286 miles

Coolant leak rad

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,545 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 44,541 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 43,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 43,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre showing slight deterioration around inner side wall.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre showing slight deterioration around inner side wall.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,584 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 29,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear handbrake cable support brackets corroded/broken.advise renewal.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,812 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 DFZ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KY09 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

KY09 DFZ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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