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FF07 KES

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF07 KES
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal mounting/pivot fractured but operational

Fail 5 Mar 2026 71,318 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure park brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining separated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal mounting/pivot fractured but operational

Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,801 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal broken but still operational

Fail 14 Mar 2024 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal broken but still operational

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle beam rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,766 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,588 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

both rear tyers perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FF07 KES is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FF07 KES, 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 FF07 KES registered?

FF07 KES is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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