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MW59 CYK

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,534 mi
Last recorded107,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 CYK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,788 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,811 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 84,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,887 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise osf tyre has cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,220 miles

coolant fan noisy

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant fan noisy

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,637 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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MW59 CYK is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW59 CYK, 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 MW59 CYK registered?

MW59 CYK is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is MW59 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW59 CYK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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