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ES53 SEE

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES53 SEE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 22,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 22,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 14,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 9,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 8,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 8,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 8,222 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Offside rear and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,402 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,448 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 6,448 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,513 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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ES53 SEE 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 85.7%.

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 ES53 SEE, 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 ES53 SEE registered?

ES53 SEE is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is ES53 SEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES53 SEE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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