CarVerify

Free Car Check

R300 OMS

2010 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,226 mi
Last recorded62,226 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Abarth
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 OMS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shockers and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 61,583 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,251 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable badly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,251 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable badly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,414 miles

Exhaust noisy non standed exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,403 miles

Exhaust noisy none standed exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 59,403 miles

Exhaust noisy none standed exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,848 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,799 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 44,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,401 miles

both rear top shockabsorber bushes worn slightly

n/side rear brake pads worn slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,401 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear top shockabsorber bushes worn slightly

n/side rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,997 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly on inside edge

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,767 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

nsr tyre tread loe small cuts in tread

osr tyre slight inner tread wear

wear front inner brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

nsr tyre tread loe small cuts in tread

osr tyre slight inner tread wear

wear front inner brake discs

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
Full Abarth 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R300 OMS is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R300 OMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R300 OMS?

You can check the full history of R300 OMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R300 OMS registered?

R300 OMS is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is R300 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 OMS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R300 OMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R300 OMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.