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T7 CBR

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,477 mi
Last recorded115,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 CBR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,477 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 113,189 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Cup missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 110,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Cup missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,973 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 106,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 100,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam different colour to o/s (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,950 miles

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

os wiper blade split

rear handbrake cable support brackets broken

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish

os wiper blade split

rear handbrake cable support brackets broken

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,999 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED ON EDGES , REAR DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED ON EDGES , REAR DISCS WORN , REAR EXHAUST CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN COMING AWAY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,821 miles

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

O,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,821 miles

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

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

N,S,F wiper blade split

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

O,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

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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T7 CBR is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T7 CBR, 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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T7 CBR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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