2009 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · R4 LEP
2009 Abarth 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 35,615 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ABARTH 500
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R4 LEP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 35,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R4 LEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Abarth 500 (R4 LEP) between June 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R4 LEP Mileage History
- 29/06/20125,927 mi
- 29/06/20125,927 mi
- 26/06/20138,683 mi+2,756 mi
- 23/06/201411,920 mi+3,237 mi
- 22/06/201515,064 mi+3,144 mi
- 22/06/201618,067 mi+3,003 mi
- 23/06/201721,269 mi+3,202 mi
- 24/06/201721,269 mi
- 22/06/201825,865 mi+4,596 mi
- 24/06/201927,003 mi+1,138 mi
- 12/11/202028,822 mi+1,819 mi
- 12/11/202028,822 mi
- 12/11/202129,891 mi+1,069 mi
- 11/11/202231,148 mi+1,257 mi
- 09/11/202332,786 mi+1,638 mi
- 08/11/202434,224 mi+1,438 mi
- 06/11/202535,615 mi+1,391 mi
Average of roughly 2,223 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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