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WF59 YTM

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 YTM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,129 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 118,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to ferrule (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front gives poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 111,774 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 105,868 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2023 99,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 94,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 92,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable bracket broken - but cable still secure

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,070 miles

Rear Coil spring insecure both sides (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Gear oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable bracket broken - but cable still secure

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 60,844 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, and centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,253 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,307 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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WF59 YTM is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF59 YTM, 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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What year was WF59 YTM registered?

WF59 YTM is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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