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GL10 RVM

2010 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 RVM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 104,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,662 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 97,643 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr bump stop loose and osr bump stop missing.

rear silencer outer skin excessively deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 96,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 30 Jul 2021 92,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,471 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,444 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear section of exhaust weak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,444 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear section of exhaust weak

Windscreen wiper blade defective Fouling each other (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,897 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front tyres on inner edge worn

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,110 miles

Advise windscreen damage out side zone A

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,626 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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GL10 RVM is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL10 RVM, 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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GL10 RVM is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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