2009 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · AE09 LHG

The 2009 Abarth 500 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 8 September 2025 at 105,731 miles. The record shows a failure on the same date at the identical mileage, yet neither test lists any recorded defects, indicating the initial failure likely involved a minor rectification such as a blown bulb or a number plate issue resolved during the same-day retest. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across the entire history demonstrates consistent mechanical upkeep, with no recurring faults suggesting worsening or unresolved structural and mechanical risks. The mileage accumulation reveals a distinct shift in usage patterns over the vehicle's seventeen-year lifespan. Between the November 2021 test at 99,114 miles and the November 2022 test at 104,672 miles, the car covered a typical 5,558 miles. However, the subsequent three years leading to the September 2025 test at 105,731 miles saw only 1,059 miles added. This drastic reduction in annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent considerable time standing still, which carries its own implications for consumable condition despite the low recent mileage. Given the recent prolonged stationary periods, a buyer must inspect components vulnerable to perishing and seizing. Check the condition of all rubber suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the original rubber degrades regardless of use. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and test the calipers for binding, a common issue when vehicles sit unused. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody and subframes for corrosion, paying close attention to the exhaust system and coil springs, which can suffer from moisture ingress during extended dormancy. The clean MOT record confirms current roadworthiness, but the physical inspection must confirm that the lack of recent mileage has not compromised the aging rubber and braking components.