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R4 SPY

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 SPY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 56,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 47,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,981 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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R4 SPY is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R4 SPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R4 SPY registered?

R4 SPY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is R4 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 SPY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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