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V30 BHP

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 BHP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 99,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,743 miles

Both front tyres perished in the tread

Nearside front fog light inop

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and detached

Offside rear bump stop detached

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 81,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres perished in the tread

Nearside front fog light inop

Nearside front wiper smears the screen

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and detached

Offside rear bump stop detached

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,552 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,552 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,291 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,865 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,865 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,865 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,373 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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V30 BHP is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V30 BHP, 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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V30 BHP is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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