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SP59 FJV

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,499 mi
Last recorded57,499 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FJV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust casing heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 57,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust casing heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,671 miles

Light corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Rear handbrake cable retainer broken

Fail 15 Mar 2021 51,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Rear handbrake cable retainer broken

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,826 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 43,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,951 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,137 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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SP59 FJV is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP59 FJV, 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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What year was SP59 FJV registered?

SP59 FJV is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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