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SJ09 YOC

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 YOC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,596 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 59,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,372 miles

vehicle under trays fitted.

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt latch slightly sticky.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,032 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,543 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ09 YOC is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ09 YOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 YOC registered?

SJ09 YOC is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is SJ09 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 YOC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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