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M16 CUL

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CUL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 104,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 96,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,660 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,455 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,455 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,218 miles

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

Handbrake Cable Brackets Broken but Still Secure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Handbrake Cable Brackets Broken but Still Secure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 48,496 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,327 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 35,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,126 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face worn/corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 20,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake disc inner face worn/corroded

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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M16 CUL is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M16 CUL, 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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M16 CUL is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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