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BV10 XBP

2010 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 XBP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,429 miles

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

under neath corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2024 75,923 miles

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 75,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,318 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,273 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,327 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer grease seeping from large end of c/v gaiter

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer grease seeping from large end of c/v gaiter

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer grease seaping from large end of gaiter

Nearside Front Outer seaping outer boot

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,427 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,776 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,946 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BV10 XBP is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV10 XBP, 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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BV10 XBP is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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