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NJ59 VOD

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 VOD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,590 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 103,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,893 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 87,709 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,820 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust section,outer skin in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2017 72,888 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust section,outer skin in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,600 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,158 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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NJ59 VOD is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ59 VOD, 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 NJ59 VOD registered?

NJ59 VOD is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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