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RF58 VXN

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,196 mi
Last recorded88,196 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VXN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,196 miles

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure Under the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable missing one mounting

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No3 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,056 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 82,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 80,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 80,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,052 miles

movement in front top shock mounts

nsf tyre worn on inner edge,nsr tyre cracking

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,052 miles

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

movement in front top shock mounts

nsf tyre worn on inner edge,nsr tyre cracking

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres wearing inner edges .

nearside side rear brake binding slight .

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,562 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 36,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,292 miles

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in front strut mounts

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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RF58 VXN is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF58 VXN, 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 RF58 VXN registered?

RF58 VXN is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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