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YX59 FZT

2010 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 FZT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 99,591 miles

Position lamp not working both full beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 77,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,069 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 14,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,126 miles

25% front brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

inside surface of both front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 14,126 miles

25% front brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

inside surface of both front brake discs corroded

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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YX59 FZT is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX59 FZT, 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 YX59 FZT registered?

YX59 FZT is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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