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WJ09 WSW

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 WSW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,353 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,539 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 79,528 miles

Brake cable insecure offside rear (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,494 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable insecure both rear (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 3D FRONT + REAR (0.1 (d))

Registration plate incorrect spacing FRONT + REAR (0.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,277 miles

play in offside steering rod

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,844 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

slight cut to n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

n/s drl inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,464 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,045 miles

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

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

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

Tail box corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Tail box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,926 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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WJ09 WSW is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ09 WSW, 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 WJ09 WSW registered?

WJ09 WSW is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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