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MT10 XPL

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,146 mi
Last recorded130,146 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 XPL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 130,146 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F TOP SPRING BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,565 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 118,431 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 109,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,935 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,999 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,644 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 44,907 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 29,953 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2014 29,916 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn inside edge

slight buckle n/s/front wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2013 17,305 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn inside edge

slight buckle n/s/front wheel

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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MT10 XPL is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT10 XPL, 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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MT10 XPL is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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