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R500 YEA

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,883 mi
Last recorded91,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 YEA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,959 miles

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

Rear number plate partly insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,248 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 84W PIRELI PZERO NERO (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXLE (2.4.G.2)

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,990 miles

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

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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R500 YEA is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R500 YEA, 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

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What year was R500 YEA registered?

R500 YEA is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is R500 YEA safe to buy?

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