Abarth 500
MOT data from 10,182 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 82.1%. Average mileage at test: 70,222 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 462 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 257 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 233 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 191 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 166 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 141 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 115 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 107 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 104 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 97 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,399 | 81% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 1,949 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 1,584 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 1,547 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2013 | 932 | 85.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 1,306 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 1,329 | 84.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 114 | 80.7% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
67,335 mi
Median
79,179 mi
75th percentile
89,561 mi
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