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T500 XXL

2009 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 XXL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,110 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,109 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,867 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 44,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,774 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,716 miles

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,716 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage

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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T500 XXL is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T500 XXL, 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 T500 XXL registered?

T500 XXL is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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