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LH09 AHL

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH09 AHL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 66,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,869 miles

Electronic power steering not working Not working (2.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both rear shock top mounts worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,886 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 38,886 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,743 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,743 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,578 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 31,507 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear park brake cable securing bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,147 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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LH09 AHL is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LH09 AHL, 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 LH09 AHL registered?

LH09 AHL is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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