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AB51 HET

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,166 mi
Last recorded48,166 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 HET
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 44,743 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 44,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,756 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,280 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,343 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AB51 HET is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 51,997 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 AB51 HET, 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 16 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB51 HET registered?

AB51 HET is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is AB51 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 HET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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