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LM09 GPV

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 GPV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,101 miles

parking brake has just met minimum requirements, 18%

Fail 15 Oct 2025 61,101 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaitor clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

parking brake has just met minimum requirements, 18%

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,757 miles

Corroded Rear Under body slightly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, advise to change asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, advise to change asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 49,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,425 miles

Offside Front Inner C.V boot leaking grease but not allowing ingress of dirt/water

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle deformed but serviceable spring cup/ axle bent (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 21,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle deformed but serviceable spring cup/ axle bent (5.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 12,537 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 14,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner band 205/40zr17 84w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 11,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" flexi (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 9,102 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 5,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 5,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,392 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,026 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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LM09 GPV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM09 GPV, 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 LM09 GPV registered?

LM09 GPV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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