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Y21 MTR

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 MTR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 76,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 74,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,694 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,659 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,535 miles

Both front inner wheels distorted

Both front lower running lamps not working

Both rear inner tyre walls perishing

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor Corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2018 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C V Gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front inner wheels distorted

Both front lower running lamps not working

Both rear inner tyre walls perishing

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor Corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,542 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS DISTORTED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER WALLS TO TYRES PERISHING

MOVEMENT NOTED TO N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH

NOTE.. ALL FOUR CENTRE WHEEL CAPS MISSING

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN A POOR CONDITION

Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working LENS AND BULB MISSING (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working LENS AND BULB MISSING (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS DISTORTED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER WALLS TO TYRES PERISHING

MOVEMENT NOTED TO N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH

NOTE.. ALL FOUR CENTRE WHEEL CAPS MISSING

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN A POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,566 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s running light n/w

rear exhaust outer skin worn

Pass 29 May 2014 32,363 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 32,359 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 26,906 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 26,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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Y21 MTR 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 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 Y21 MTR, 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 Y21 MTR registered?

Y21 MTR is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is Y21 MTR safe to buy?

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