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RE09 HJV

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 HJV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside Edge Worn Through To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and Spring Seats/Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 76,035 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,074 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Blow to Rear Exhaust Box/Joint

Fail 10 Aug 2023 72,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight Blow to Rear Exhaust Box/Joint

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,092 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 23,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 18,562 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 13,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HJV 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 77.8%.

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 RE09 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

RE09 HJV is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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