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SN10 FMR

2010 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 FMR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,729 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

fuel tank heatshield poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 86,227 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and N/S/R disc have slight corrosion to inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S door handle insecure but still functions as intended.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and N/S/R disc have slight corrosion to inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S door handle insecure but still functions as intended.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc worn / pitted / scored inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Indicator too white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc worn / pitted / scored inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount worn / excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner edge, 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator going white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,541 miles

offside strut top bearing stiff and spring jumping slightly on lock to lock check

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,305 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2019 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine mounting bolt/stud broken upper offside

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,558 miles

undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,410 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,867 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 33,951 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SN10 FMR is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN10 FMR, 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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SN10 FMR is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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