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DVSA004

2010 Abarth 500

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests189 (90 pass, 99 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

100,075 mi
Last recorded100,075 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVSA004
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

90 pass 99 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 100,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 100,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose Secured 2 of 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 100,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2026 112,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 112,233 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2026 31,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 31,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2026 232,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 232,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose secured (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 221,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2026 50,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2026 21,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 21,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure change tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,100 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 22,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 20,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 200,000 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2026
Fail 4 Mar 2026 12,334 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,314 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,321 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Fit 2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,321 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 121,321 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure Number plate very loose (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre bald

Pass 10 Feb 2026 111,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 10,000 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2026 332,215 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 332,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 332,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2026 332,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 221,133 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 241,429 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 233,156 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 10,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 10,000 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2025 10,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2025 10,020 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 112,223 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2025 2,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,333 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 122,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 123,124 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 123,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Cut in sidewall to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2025 212,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 212,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025

Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 11,111 miles

Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 112,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 112,233 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2025 60,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 22,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 6,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 5,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2025 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 10,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 1,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 1,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing test system (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm test system (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,000 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 20,000 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2025 55,555 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2025 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 20,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 31,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,236 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 112,233 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 121,213 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2024 31,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 31,231 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to complete brake test due to condition of NSR tyre and wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 1 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 1 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubbers mssing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024
Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 121,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing Fit 2 x wheelnuts and secure (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 112,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2023
Fail 29 Dec 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Adjust and secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 10,000 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 3,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 23,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 32,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 321,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2023 132,132 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2023 132,132 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Secured (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 1,000 miles

DVSA MTS release proving 5.49

Fail 21 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 321,123 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 321,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 455,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 10,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2023 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2023 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm system release testing 5.45.0 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 443,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 443,322 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2023 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 312,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2022 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected test (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2022 222,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected test (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 2,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 2,123 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 991,177 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 991,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 143,213 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 143,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2022 2,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2022 32,142 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 55,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 21,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Inside mirror cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2022 32,132 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 321,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 10,000 miles

Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 21,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose Secured 2 of 4 nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 431,232 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 431,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose Secured (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 776,655 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 776,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 21,212 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing slight damage front lower

Pass 27 Jun 2021 327,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 12,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 12,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 12,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 12,345 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 987,321 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 987,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,311 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,233 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2018 776,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 776,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Pipe straightened and secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 121,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 123,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,457 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight intrusion from sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 123,456 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near wishbone mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,212 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Surface corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 323,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 321,321 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 212,121 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2018 11,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 11,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 111,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 123,456 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 321,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Surface corrosion causing pitting (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 222,111 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2018 321,321 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2018 321,321 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mount secured (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,223 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 111,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ROOF RACK LOOSE

Fail 8 Oct 2015 234,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fdgsdfghsg (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion anything (6.1.B.2)

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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DVSA004 is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 189 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 DVSA004, 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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DVSA004 is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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