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L500 ACX

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 ACX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 84,891 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,762 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,762 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR AND NSR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 84,180 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR AND NSR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

backbox outer skin coming away

clutch pedal has movement side to side

Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

backbox outer skin coming away

clutch pedal has movement side to side

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,197 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OS NS FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os ns fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,367 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded through

Slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,384 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,019 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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L500 ACX 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 73.3%.

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 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 L500 ACX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 ACX registered?

L500 ACX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is L500 ACX safe to buy?

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