MOT reliability
Fiat 500 abarth
13 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Fiat 500 abarth vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 500 abarth has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,160 miles.
13
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
4,381
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 500 abarth problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 500 abarth MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Fiat 500 abarth pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12), Other (1)
Most common Fiat 500 abarth MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 500 abarth MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- o/s/f inner cv boot clip weaping (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- front tyres different size to rear (2 times)
Fiat 500 abarth pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 27,527 |
| 2013 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 52,138 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 104,887 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 5,956 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 94,477 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 8,252 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 9,926 |
| 1998 | 1 | 26 | 81% | 26,784 |
| 1974 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 13,969 |
| 1971 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 63,371 |
Fiat 500 abarth reliability FAQ
Across 13 Fiat 500 abarth vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 500 abarth MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Fiat 500 abarth in our data has covered around
41,160 miles.
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