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TJ03 PEG

2008 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ03 PEG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 136,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 60,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 42,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,051 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak frunt coolant pipe

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively osf and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 114,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 106,703 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 99,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 94,959 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 94,959 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,660 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 90,662 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire broken

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 90,658 miles

Brake performance not tested N/s rear brake pads faulty "Worn to metal plate" (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire broken

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,353 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp With o/s rear position light (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 82,263 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front exhaust u/j corroded and deteriorating

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 82,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front exhaust u/j corroded and deteriorating

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,221 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,447 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS NOT TESTED

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,776 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 40,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,988 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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TJ03 PEG is a 2008 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 TJ03 PEG, 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 18 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJ03 PEG is a 2008 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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