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YY52 ASH

2016 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

71,533 mi
Last recorded71,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Abarth 50029,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 ASH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 71,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,794 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 63,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 69,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 43,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,484 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Fail 17 Oct 2022 60,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 24,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,481 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS ON THE INNER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 19,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle in poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 36,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle in poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 10,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 7,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

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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YY52 ASH is a 2016 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2016 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,298 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 YY52 ASH, 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 10 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY52 ASH is a 2016 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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