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BD04 ZLD

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 ZLD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 106,085 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 106,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 97,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,375 miles

Font brake discs slightly scored/corroded, rear brake discs excessively corroded, outer face.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre was severely under-inflate, now 32p.s.i. should check tyre pressures, prior to M.O.T Test, could be DANGEROUS on R.B.T (4.1.D.1b)

Font brake discs slightly scored/corroded, rear brake discs excessively corroded, outer face.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 55,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,007 miles

front tyres worn very low inner tread - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,973 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn very low inner tread - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,734 miles

front suspension top mounts worn - some free movement

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush spliting - some free movement

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush worn - some free movement

Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension top mounts worn - some free movement

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush spliting - some free movement

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush worn - some free movement

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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BD04 ZLD is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD04 ZLD, 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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BD04 ZLD is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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