2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Abarth 500 MOT pass rate and common faults

643 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 643 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.9%
  7. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.3%
  2. Lights & electrics10.0%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Abarth 500?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2015 Abarth 500 cars passed their MOT first time, across 643 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Abarth 500?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Abarth 500 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).