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MA59 VKJ

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,041 mi
Last recorded88,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 VKJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 88,041 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 87,649 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 87,443 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,001 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 79,002 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 64,603 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,093 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,508 miles

Rear back box outer skin deteriated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 56,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,060 miles

back box exhaust outer skin coroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

back box exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,587 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2014 33,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,327 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,185 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,185 miles

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.

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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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.

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