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SM10 HXC

2010 Abarth 500

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 HXC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,691 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,453 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 65,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 65,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested engine over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp bolt broken (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,469 miles

boot inop (open from inside)

both front discs heavlly lipped

both front tyres cracking

n/s washer jet missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

boot inop (open from inside)

both front discs heavlly lipped

both front tyres cracking

n/s washer jet missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,658 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped /corroded/grooved, rear brake pads at 2-3mm of pad left (3.5.1i)

under tray conceals some components but examined where visible

Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,658 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp at middle pipe connection slack, clamp tightened and exhaust now secure (7.1.2)

Front Battery insecure battery securing clamp slack, bolt tightened and battery now secure (1.9.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped /corroded/grooved, rear brake pads at 2-3mm of pad left (3.5.1i)

under tray conceals some components but examined where visible

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,619 miles

Nearside washer jet missing

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 41,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside washer jet missing

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,431 miles

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

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

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

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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SM10 HXC is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM10 HXC, 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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SM10 HXC is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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