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CX10 OBT

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 OBT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,550 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle insecure Bolt though bush too short and not in the locking device (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing On front to rear brake pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front DRL in-op

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Appears to small (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint, also incorrectly fitted and knocking on body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind when rotated

Rear Exhaust heavily deteriorated through corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind when rotated

Rear Exhaust heavily deteriorated through corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x tyres worn on inner and outer edges 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 43,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,910 miles

Advise front offside shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise front offside shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs rusting and getting worn.

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

exhaust system getting in poor condition and rusting.

offside front tyre cracking up on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishaped and cracking up.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,175 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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CX10 OBT is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX10 OBT, 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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CX10 OBT is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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