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RO10 DXT

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,923 mi
Last recorded104,923 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 DXT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 104,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,735 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 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter seeping grease.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,663 miles

Both front and offside rear brake discs in poor condition at inner faces.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,205 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,792 miles

Front brake imbalance only just met requirements

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear,top bushes splitting (2.7.4)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped - corroding on inner contact areas

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,792 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front,inner sidewalls - nearside dangerous (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake imbalance only just met requirements

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear,top bushes splitting (2.7.4)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped - corroding on inner contact areas

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,852 miles

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,558 miles

inner side of front discs in rusty condition

nearside rear tyre close to limit and out of shape

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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RO10 DXT 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 RO10 DXT, 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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RO10 DXT is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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