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MV09 DZD

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 DZD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer casing heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,417 miles

Boot full

Both rear handbrake cable brackets are broken

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 77,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot full

Both rear handbrake cable brackets are broken

Engine breather hose disconnected from inlet hose

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Door handle slightly insecure - still able to open door

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,285 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides over axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust component Corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,284 miles

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

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 Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides over axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust component Corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 74,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

rear brake balance close to maximum . inspection required

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,742 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2019 64,742 miles

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

offside daytime driving lamp innop

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,782 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 May 2016 43,628 miles

Oil leak.

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 37,077 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 37,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,564 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,949 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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MV09 DZD is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV09 DZD, 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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MV09 DZD is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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