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HJ10 MZE

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 MZE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

light clonk at rear

o/s/f top suspension mount cup corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 81,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

light clonk at rear

o/s/f top suspension mount cup corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

wheel caps

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,542 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,786 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 56,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,094 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

lift top struts

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,734 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,087 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,935 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HJ10 MZE is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ10 MZE, 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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HJ10 MZE is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 August 2010.

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