MOT reliability
Fiat Abarth 500
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Fiat Abarth 500 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Abarth 500 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,400 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
2,790
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Abarth 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Abarth 500 MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Brakes36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering9%
Fiat Abarth 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Fiat Abarth 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Abarth 500 MOT tests:
- Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Fiat Abarth 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 52,482 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 74,319 |
Fiat Abarth 500 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Fiat Abarth 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Abarth 500 MOT issues are:
Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)); Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Fiat Abarth 500 in our data has covered around
63,400 miles.
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