ABARTH 500 MOT pass rate
78.1% of 10,552 ABARTH 500 MOT tests pass.
The 500 passes 78.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ABARTH models (85.4%).
At 78.1%, The ABARTH 500 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 80.7% at 6–10 years to 76.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 80.7% | 2,264 | 54,848 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.5% | 7,629 | 73,777 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.7% | 657 | 80,874 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ABARTH 500
The most common reason the ABARTH 500 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 50.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 26.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 3.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related ABARTH models
- ABARTH 595 — 85.9% pass rate
- ABARTH 595C — 89.0% pass rate
- ABARTH 124 SPIDER MULTIAIR — 93.1% pass rate
- ABARTH 695 — 90.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ABARTH 500?
- 78.1% of ABARTH 500 MOT tests pass, based on 10,552 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ABARTH 500?
- The most common reason the ABARTH 500 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the ABARTH 500's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ABARTH service history guide for how to check and keep one.