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DV60 JWA

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,681 mi
Last recorded63,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 JWA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,681 miles

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

both park brake cable support brackets snapped but still supported

Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both park brake cable support brackets snapped but still supported

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 56,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,144 miles

coil springs corroded

o/s headlamp image poor

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 55,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,094 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,983 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable support bracket broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,570 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,568 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,682 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 23,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,949 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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DV60 JWA 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 70.6%.

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 DV60 JWA, 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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DV60 JWA is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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