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CW03 NEL

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 NEL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front macpherson strut mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,882 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on both sides & both inside + outside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 75,882 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on both sides & both inside + outside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 72,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 56,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

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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CW03 NEL is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CW03 NEL, 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 CW03 NEL registered?

CW03 NEL is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is CW03 NEL safe to buy?

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