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TH55 XXX

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,795 mi
Last recorded151,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH55 XXX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 151,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 145,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 145,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,904 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 140,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 135,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,954 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,469 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2014 48,371 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,371 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,964 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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TH55 XXX 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 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 TH55 XXX, 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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TH55 XXX is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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