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MT09 LLF

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,707 mi
Last recorded114,707 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 LLF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aftermarket suspension fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aftermarket suspension fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 114,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fouling nearside rear spring

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 114,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 114,642 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose layers delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Front strut top bearings misaligned

Nearside Front driving light.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported cable/flexi bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear park brake cables slightly insecure - mounting/support brackets corroded/broken

Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/40/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 205/40/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing - worn/movement almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle - heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear park brake cables slightly insecure - mounting/support brackets corroded/broken

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 94,382 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,940 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,999 miles

exhaust badly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust badly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooling fan worn

offside and nearside wiper blades worn advise early replacement

Fail 28 Jun 2013 43,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cooling fan worn

offside and nearside wiper blades worn advise early replacement

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,927 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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MT09 LLF is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT09 LLF, 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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MT09 LLF is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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