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LT09 WEP

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WEP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 92,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda is reading rich and co excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,717 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 75,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,308 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 69,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 65,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition at inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 22,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre cracked slightly on edge of tread, not exposing inner cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,885 miles

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 1 May 2013 12,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 9,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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LT09 WEP is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT09 WEP, 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 LT09 WEP registered?

LT09 WEP is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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