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R500 DYY

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DYY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,927 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,387 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,976 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 12 Sep 2012 47,073 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R500 DYY is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R500 DYY, 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

How do I check the history of R500 DYY?

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What year was R500 DYY registered?

R500 DYY is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is R500 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 DYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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