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MX59 HAU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 HAU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 112,180 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Drivers seat lever does not work (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,182 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drivers seat back cannot be folded forwards

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator fan has failed to cut in vehicle boils over if left running and stationary as required for MOT test

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

corrosion in rear subframe and other component

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,686 miles

osf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated plus front flexi deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated plus front flexi deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,996 miles

Exhaust backbox corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Top mount slight play when raised

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,932 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,353 miles

Offside Front Top mount slight play.

exhaust back box rusted ( not blowing )

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 35,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,707 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

front and rear brake disc faces surface rusted

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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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MX59 HAU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX59 HAU, 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 MX59 HAU registered?

MX59 HAU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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