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P15 KLJ

2010 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 KLJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 82,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 55,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,446 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 52,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cat missing from system (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,111 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,853 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,482 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,847 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,678 miles

both front tyres worn bald on edges and are just legal

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads below half worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,958 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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P15 KLJ is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 P15 KLJ, 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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P15 KLJ is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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