ABARTH 500 MOT Pass Rate
75.5% of 2,421 ABARTH 500 MOT tests pass.
The 500 passes 75.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ABARTH models (84.0%).
At 75.5%, The ABARTH 500 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.5% at 6–10 years to 74.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 85.5% | 373 | 52,705 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.5% | 1,725 | 73,983 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.6% | 323 | 79,521 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 53.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 45.4% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 27.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 9.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 5.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | fixing missing |
Related ABARTH models
- ABARTH 595 — 84.5% pass rate