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HJ10 MPZ

2010 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 MPZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 107,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 105,300 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,581 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,837 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,819 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,256 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,228 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,954 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 19,954 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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HJ10 MPZ is a 2010 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ10 MPZ, 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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HJ10 MPZ is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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