2015 Abarth 500 · 2,576 MOT tests
2015 Abarth 500 reliability
2015 Abarth 500s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 500 years (2,576 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 500s: 29.9%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 500s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 47,498
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,576
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.8% of tests fail here (117% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Abarth 500
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Tyres7.3%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.77%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.48%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.48%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wheel bearing excessively rough 1.4%
A rough or noisy bearing is wearing out and may fail, so it should be inspected and replaced before it worsens.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.04%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.77%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (4.54%)
Is a 2015 Abarth 500 reliable?
2015 Abarth 500s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 500 years (2,576 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Abarth 500 MOT?
Most often shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.77% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Abarth 500 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Abarth 500 shows 47,498 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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