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T500 SSE

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 SSE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,414 miles

rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,439 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 58,438 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,101 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,556 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 49,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 38,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,770 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 30,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,943 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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T500 SSE is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T500 SSE, 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 T500 SSE registered?

T500 SSE is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is T500 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 SSE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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