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WG10 BTU

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,141 mi
Last recorded268,141 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 BTU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 268,141 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded - but not seriously weakened

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 251,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 247,554 miles

corrosion in both front strut top mounts

possible slight oil leak from front struts

Pass 13 Sep 2019 244,854 miles

Offside Front strut leak

corrosion in both front strut top mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2018 242,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 241,144 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 241,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 235,799 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust

drivers door handle broken outside but still able to open door

Fail 6 Jul 2016 235,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

condition of rear exhaust

drivers door handle broken outside but still able to open door

Pass 1 Jul 2015 220,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 220,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 207,222 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 207,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 152,836 miles

wear in offside front top strut mounting

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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WG10 BTU is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG10 BTU, 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 WG10 BTU registered?

WG10 BTU is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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