MOT Status
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88,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear silencer clamp missing
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear silencer clamp missing
exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front lift on strut top
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front lift on strut top
exhaust corroded
Rear back box outer skin deteriated
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear back box outer skin deteriated
back box exhaust outer skin coroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
back box exhaust outer skin coroded
Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA59 VKJ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 MA59 VKJ, 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 MA59 VKJ registered?
MA59 VKJ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.
Is MA59 VKJ safe to buy?
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