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YC59 VAH

2009 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,571 mi
Last recorded23,571 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VAH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 23,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped on the outer edges, pitted and scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smear and judder. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 23,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both front washers. (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped on the outer edges, pitted and scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 22,634 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smear

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted & scored on inner faces and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,780 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2018 19,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,681 miles

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 16 Mar 2015 14,702 miles

boot handle inop but still able to open boot with key

Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,946 miles

wipers gone hard

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,399 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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YC59 VAH is a 2009 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC59 VAH, 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 YC59 VAH registered?

YC59 VAH is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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