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MA09 OWM

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 OWM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,128 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes slight play n/s and o/s

both front top mounts slight play n/s and o/s

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,125 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arms rear bushes slight play n/s and o/s

both front top mounts slight play n/s and o/s

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 82,864 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded on inner edges /close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear torsion bar slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,550 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot slight deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,537 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to grinding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc ground

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 74,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,549 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 56,544 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,466 miles

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

outer skin of rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,799 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 18,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,905 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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MA09 OWM is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA09 OWM, 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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MA09 OWM is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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