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YR10 YEL

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 YEL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,756 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 47,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,261 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 43,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,240 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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YR10 YEL is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black 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 YR10 YEL, 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 YR10 YEL registered?

YR10 YEL is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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