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XX09 CAS

2021 Abarth 500

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX09 CAS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 98,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mount broken

Pass 6 Jan 2026 29,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly. inside marking is outside

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 20,196 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,374 miles

205/40/zr17 84w pirelli

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,374 miles

205/40/zr17 84w pirelli

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

advise tracking

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,352 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,084 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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XX09 CAS is a 2021 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XX09 CAS, 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 5 years old, this Abarth 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XX09 CAS is a 2021 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 December 2021.

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