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EK10 DYD

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,872 mi
Last recorded68,872 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 DYD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 68,872 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but yet to the extent the beam image is adversely effected

Front Both front tyres worn down to the legal limit of 1.6mm on edges **ADVISE THAT IMMEDIATE ACTION IS TAKEN**

Front Brake discs pitted/corroded

Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushes heavily worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing thin and discs showing signs of past instances of overheating

Fail 15 Oct 2026 68,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but yet to the extent the beam image is adversely effected

Front Both front tyres worn down to the legal limit of 1.6mm on edges **ADVISE THAT IMMEDIATE ACTION IS TAKEN**

Front Brake discs pitted/corroded

Front Lower Both suspension arm rear bushes heavily worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads wearing thin and discs showing signs of past instances of overheating

Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,275 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,122 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 57,122 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,329 miles

Centre high level stop lamp inoperative.

Front registration plate cracked/ slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly loose & greasy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting/ perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting/ perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear box section exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting/ perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting/ perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear box section exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,420 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorber top rubber mountings bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre worn out of shape slightly and perishing

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,330 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

coolant low

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,327 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,325 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside front brake disc appears in poor condition on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,045 miles

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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EK10 DYD 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 78.9%.

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 EK10 DYD, 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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EK10 DYD is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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