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RE09 ERV

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ERV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,501 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 94,495 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 85,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 81,082 miles

Flexi exhaust joint slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,140 miles

Front exhaust flexi has been damaged

Hub caps fitted all round

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside of zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside of zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and center tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 66,571 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,010 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,566 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,218 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,626 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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RE09 ERV 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 RE09 ERV, 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 RE09 ERV registered?

RE09 ERV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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