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SH08 DCH

2010 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,548 mi
Last recorded83,548 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DCH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 83,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 58,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,570 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 55,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,193 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box slightly rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Door handle broken but opens and closes

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve slightly damaged 1 Mount point damaged (1.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,334 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when turning

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 14,208 miles

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

body under trims fitted obstructing access

engine uder tray damaged and flaping

Pass 10 May 2013 10,413 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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SH08 DCH is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH08 DCH, 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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SH08 DCH is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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