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K16 CPC

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 CPC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026
Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 122,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,141 miles

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2021 114,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,508 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 110,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,551 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,780 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,260 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,822 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,322 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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K16 CPC is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K16 CPC, 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 K16 CPC registered?

K16 CPC is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 July 2010.

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