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RF58 VXZ

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VXZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 56,822 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 56,822 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 53,477 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,992 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

nearside/offside inner driveshaft boots perished/worn

nearside/offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 44,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

nearside/offside inner driveshaft boots perished/worn

nearside/offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,432 miles

both front tyres going bald on inner edges

front pads low

front wipers smearing screen and are starting to split at ends

rear exhaust box slight corrosion to outer skin

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car muddy on underside

rear vexhaust casing starting to split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre small cuts on s/wall

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 VXZ is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 RF58 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

RF58 VXZ is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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