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LT09 WFL

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,313 mi
Last recorded40,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WFL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 40,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 37,062 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 34,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting detached

exhaust system is louder than standard but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Jul 2023 32,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting detached

exhaust system is louder than standard but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2022 29,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 23,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre slight side wall damage

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,846 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WFL is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT09 WFL, 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 LT09 WFL registered?

LT09 WFL is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is LT09 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 WFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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