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DU10 ULJ

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 ULJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,452 miles

Axle heavily corroded

Both handbrake cable securing brackets broken

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 126,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Axle heavily corroded

Both handbrake cable securing brackets broken

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 30 Jul 2020 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,581 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,231 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,944 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rebound rubber loose

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,678 miles

boot handle tight

exh corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2015 63,146 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,043 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,847 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,101 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 38,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside wiper blade split (14")

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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DU10 ULJ is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU10 ULJ, 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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DU10 ULJ is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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