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Y99 MKD

2009 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 MKD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,982 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,268 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,537 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,940 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 40,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,387 miles

the rear silencer has deterioration but not leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,042 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y99 MKD 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 Y99 MKD, 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 Y99 MKD registered?

Y99 MKD is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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