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B5 VVS

2015 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VVS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 44,057 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 27,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 15,404 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 15,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 14,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 14,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,531 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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B5 VVS is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 VVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 11 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 VVS registered?

B5 VVS is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is B5 VVS safe to buy?

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