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LJ09 WRL

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 WRL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 102,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 89,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 83,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,423 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,423 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,354 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,642 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,875 miles

offside rear upper shocker bush deteriorating

slight play nearside front strut top

Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,336 miles

offside rear shocker top bush deteriorating

slight play front strut tops

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 14,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight pay in the nearside front top mounts

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,159 miles

slight pay in the nearside front top mounts

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,208 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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LJ09 WRL is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ09 WRL, 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 LJ09 WRL registered?

LJ09 WRL is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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