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SH60 FBV

2010 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 FBV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 81,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,729 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 64,726 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,747 miles

Engine covers fitted + under -trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,638 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear offside+nearside Shock absorbers casing slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,638 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear offside+nearside Shock absorbers casing slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside+nearside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside+nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 42,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside+nearside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside+nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,271 miles

exhaust clamp corroded at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 25,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,223 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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SH60 FBV is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH60 FBV, 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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SH60 FBV is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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