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VU15 UHP

2015 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 UHP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 67,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides above flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 20,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,911 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,264 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 13,784 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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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VU15 UHP is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU15 UHP, 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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VU15 UHP is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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