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TD04 RCD

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,135 mi
Last recorded92,135 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD04 RCD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,297 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 89,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 73,104 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure subframe bolts loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,528 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,725 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,107 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 36,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,446 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,966 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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TD04 RCD is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TD04 RCD, 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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TD04 RCD is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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