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GD53 BYE

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BYE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 120,894 miles

Front Upper suspension mountings stiff x2

Front fog lamps not working

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 120,894 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Upper suspension mountings stiff x2

Front fog lamps not working

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,163 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,069 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded,no leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,069 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative located on n/s/f suspension, device is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread on approx 2.5 to 3mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp on rear silencer box detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded,no leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,184 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,183 miles

Nearside Inner drive shaft or gearbox leaking grease/oil

Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner drive shaft or gearbox leaking grease/oil

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,500 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,624 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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GD53 BYE is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD53 BYE, 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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GD53 BYE is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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