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RK59 OZA

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OZA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 102,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 89,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 80,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,645 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,848 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 50,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,986 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 40,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

o/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket cracking

o/s/r coil spring in contact with shock absorber

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,667 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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RK59 OZA is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK59 OZA, 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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RK59 OZA is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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