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R44 YEB

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 YEB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 86,942 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,848 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 56,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

play in offside front top shock absorber mount

Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,394 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced not continuous light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

play in offside front top shock absorber mount

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,242 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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,692 miles

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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R44 YEB is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R44 YEB, 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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R44 YEB is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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