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LT59 TTV

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,504 mi
Last recorded119,504 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TTV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,504 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,951 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 110,947 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2023 101,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 90,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 90,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,002 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,729 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides (3.6.B.1)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,937 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,122 miles

Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 29,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,502 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 25,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LT59 TTV is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT59 TTV, 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 LT59 TTV registered?

LT59 TTV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LT59 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 TTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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