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LT09 WKS

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 WKS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 102,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,588 miles

Offside headlamp aim is slightly incorrect - check bulb fitment

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 86,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,538 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 40,534 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 34,734 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 25,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 16,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WKS is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKS, 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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LT09 WKS is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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