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DY10 LPV

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LPV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,535 miles

Front Upper Shock Absorber fixing bolts under bonnet corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Surface rust and corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 24 Dec 2024 76,802 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front upper shock absorber fixing bolts under bonnet corroded

rear back box corroded

surface rust and corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,634 miles

front upper shock absorber fixing bolts under bonnet corroded

rear axle corroding on spring mounts

rear exhaust box corroding

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Dec 2023 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play very stiff (spring sliding on seat ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car very dirty on inside (border line on being able to test )

front upper shock absorber fixing bolts under bonnet corroded

rear axle corroding on spring mounts

rear exhaust box corroding

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,085 miles

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,510 miles

gear change very stiff

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust box very poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2020 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake disc worn and corroding

gear change very stiff

rear axle corroding

rear brake disc very corroded (brake effort poor)

rear exhaust box very poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,409 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED & HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,402 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST CORRODED & HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,365 miles

Nearside Front slight play in upper suspension mounting

both front brake discs corroded

outer skin corroded on rear silencer

Pass 23 May 2016 52,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DY10 LPV 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 77.8%.

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 DY10 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY10 LPV registered?

DY10 LPV is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 May 2010.

Is DY10 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 LPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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