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P33 VLN

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 VLN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,599 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 76,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,576 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 41,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 63,409 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking round treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 30,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,914 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 46,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 25,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,813 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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P33 VLN is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P33 VLN, 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 P33 VLN registered?

P33 VLN is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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