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RE59 XBU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XBU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,814 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,677 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear Cable support broken ,,

Fail 17 Jan 2018 64,814 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Cable support broken ,,

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,317 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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RE59 XBU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE59 XBU, 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 RE59 XBU registered?

RE59 XBU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is RE59 XBU safe to buy?

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