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W8 VYC

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,626 mi
Last recorded134,626 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 VYC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 134,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,526 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure and half missing

Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps plus offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure and half missing

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 100,062 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,802 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot release handle not working but able to open boot with key and secure in the closed position

Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,675 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot release handle not working but able to open boot with key and secure in the closed position

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,888 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,887 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,773 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,415 miles

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

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

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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W8 VYC is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W8 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W8 VYC registered?

W8 VYC is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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