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Abarth 500 MOT pass rate and common problems

72.3% of Abarth 500s passed the 2024 MOT (5,446 first tests): 66.6% at the first attempt and 5.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 6% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 94.5 (95% CI 91.0–98.0; 100 = normal).

Abarth 500 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.3%incl. 5.7% fixed at the test centre20245446
Passed at the first attempt66.6%all first tests20245446
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 91.0–98.0)94.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 394 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20245446
Biggest excess: Suspension21.6per 10015.6 same-age2019–202433766
Dangerous defects12.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202433766
Advisory items145.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202433766

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Abarth 500 · MOT Risk Index · 94.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Abarth 500. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 394 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 359 and 430 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Abarth 500 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank394of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20245446
Best rank within its 95% interval359rankother models held where they are20245446
Worst rank within its 95% interval430rankother models held where they are20245446

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 81.4 to 94.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Abarth 500 MOT, and how often?

Abarth 500 MOTs fail most often on suspension: 21.6 per 100 tests, against 15.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 33,766).

bar · Abarth 500 · Suspension · 21.6 vs 15.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension21.6per 10015.62019–20247288
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.2per 10016.82019–20245116
Brakes9.8per 10011.12019–20243311
Tyres9.8per 1009.52019–20243301
Body, chassis, structure8.3per 1004.62019–20242800
Visibility6.8per 1007.62019–20242307

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,766 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Abarth 500 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Abarth 500 is suspension at age 8: 12.9 failures per 100 tests, against 7.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 3,917).

bullet · Abarth 500 · Tyres, age 4 · 7.0 vs 4.5 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 4: 7.0 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 4.6 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 5.0 vs 3.1. Suspension, age 5: 6.3 vs 2.2. Tyres, age 6: 8.0 vs 5.5. Brakes, age 6: 4.3 vs 3.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 47.0per 1004.52019–2024856
Brakes, age 43.3per 1002.42019–2024856
Suspension, age 44.6per 1001.22019–2024856
Tyres, age 57.5per 1005.12019–20241636
Brakes, age 55.0per 1003.12019–20241636
Suspension, age 56.3per 1002.22019–20241636
Tyres, age 68.0per 1005.52019–20242214
Brakes, age 64.3per 1003.82019–20242214
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 68.7per 1003.72019–20242214
Tyres, age 76.6per 1006.02019–20242959
Brakes, age 74.6per 1004.52019–20242959
Suspension, age 710.1per 1005.72019–20242959
Tyres, age 86.9per 1006.32019–20243917
Brakes, age 85.0per 1005.42019–20243917
Suspension, age 812.9per 1007.82019–20243917

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Abarth 500's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Abarth 500 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 18.7% of the time.

funnel · Abarth 500 · Suspension · 18.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 18.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension18.7% next failmedian model2019–20247058
Body, chassis, structure12.6% next failmedian model2019–20241135
Tyres9.8% next failmedian model2019–20245826
Brakes9.2% next failmedian model2019–20246448
Noise, emissions and leaks6.4% next failmedian model2019–2024815
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241143

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Abarth 500 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Abarth 500 MOTs flag suspension most: 51.8 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 33,766).

bar · Abarth 500 · Suspension · 51.8 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension51.8per 10026.22019–202417496
Brakes41.1per 10034.72019–202413866
Tyres34.1per 10039.72019–202411523
Body, chassis, structure4.7per 1004.62019–20241599
Non-component advisories4.5per 1007.82019–20241519
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1per 1005.22019–20241048

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,766 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Abarth 500?

For Abarth 500s aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 9.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,039).

bar · Abarth 500 · Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass · 6.0 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241777
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20241777
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20241777
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4% next fail2019–20241777
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20241777
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241777
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241777
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241777
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20241017
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–20241017
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–20241017
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241017
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20241017
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20241017
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241017
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024845
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–2024845
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–2024845
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–2024845
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–2024845
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–2024845
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–2024845
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024845
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20244039
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20244039
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20244039
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20244039
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20244039
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20244039
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20244039
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244039
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244039
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244039
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–20243032
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20243032
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20243032
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20243032
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20243032
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20243032
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20243032
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20243032
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243032
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243032
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail15.9% next fail2019–20242838
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20242838
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20242838
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20242838
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20242838
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20242838
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20242838
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20242838
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242838
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242838
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20243847
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20243847
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20243847
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20243847
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20243847
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20243847
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243847
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20243847
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243847
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243847
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.8% next fail2019–20243137
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–20243137
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20243137
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20243137
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20243137
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20243137
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20243137
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20243137
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243137
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243137
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243137
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–20243666
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.7% next fail2019–20243666
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20243666
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20243666
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20243666
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20243666
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20243666
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20243666
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243666
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243666
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.6% next fail2019–20241264
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.6% next fail2019–20241264
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–20241264
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20241264
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20241264
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241264
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20241264
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241264
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241264
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241264
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.6% next fail2019–20241119
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–20241119
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20241119
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20241119
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20241119
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20241119
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20241119
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20241119
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241119
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.1% next fail2019–20241349
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.5% next fail2019–20241349
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–20241349
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20241349
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20241349
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20241349
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20241349
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20241349
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241349
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Abarth 500 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Abarth 500 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 55.0 major and 11.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Abarth 500 · Dangerous defects · 12.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.5per 10011.22019–202433766

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,766 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Abarth 500 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Abarth 500 go from 40.3% at age 8 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 29.0–52.8%) to 36.3% at age 15, against 41.6% for all cars aged 15 (2024, n = 5,446).

line · Abarth 500 · Age 8 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 29.0–52.8%) · 40.3 vs 23.3 · 2024
Age 8 (rough estim: 40.3. Age 15: 36.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 29.0–52.8%)40.3% failed first time23.3202462
Age 925.9% failed first time26.52024714
Age 1031.0% failed first time30.12024772
Age 1131.4% failed first time33.22024535
Age 1234.0% failed first time35.72024760
Age 1335.4% failed first time38.22024885
Age 1436.8% failed first time40.42024944
Age 1536.3% failed first time41.62024753

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Abarth 500 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 5 of 12 ages shown, Abarth 500s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 36.2% against 46.3% (2024, n = 755).

line · Abarth 500 · Age 4 · 18.7 vs 14.2 · 2024
Age 4: 18.7. Age 15: 36.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 418.7% fail14.22024856
Age 524.1% fail17.420241636
Age 626.4% fail20.820242214
Age 727.2% fail24.320242959
Age 830.2% fail28.120243917
Age 931.1% fail32.020244824
Age 1034.9% fail35.620244830
Age 1133.4% fail38.720243926
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1234.4% fail41.320243411
Age 1334.7% fail43.320242635
Age 1435.5% fail45.020241708
Age 1536.2% fail46.32024755

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Abarth 500 years should I avoid?

Abarth 500 build years range from index 93.0 to 103.1 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 5,446).

bar · Abarth 500 · Build year 2009 · 100.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009100.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244750
Build year 2010102.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245860
Build year 2011103.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245478
Build year 2012102.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244665
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 3,334 tests, 95% interval 91.4–103.5)97.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243334
Build year 201497.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244759
Build year 2015 (better for its age)93.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244451
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 71.9–114.0)93index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024326

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Abarth 500 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Abarth 500 MOT: about £84 (up to about £159 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 5,446).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Abarth 500 · Expected repair bill · 83.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill83.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5446
Estimated range lower83.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5446
Estimated range upper159.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5446
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)38.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue5446
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)21.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue5446
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)14.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue5446
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue5446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Abarth 500 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Abarth 500 and 5 as often or more. The Abarth 500 has an MOT Risk Index of 94.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 5,446).

bar · Abarth 500 · Abarth 500 (this model) · 94.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Abarth 500 (this model)94.5index100 = normal20245446
Cupra Formentor84.9index94.520246920
Abarth 595104.8index94.5202420681
Peugeot RCZ101.3index94.5202410827
Mitsubishi Eclipse86.2index94.520249601
Skoda Roomster96.3index94.5202418403
Kia XCeed101.8index94.5202415903
Suzuki Wagon R109.6index94.520247689
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Honda Insight80.5index94.520248766

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Abarth 500 normally do?

At age 12, the median Abarth 500 had covered 69,385 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 53,026 to 83,356 miles (2024, n = 760).

line · Abarth 500 · Age 8 median (rough estimate) · 37078 vs baseline · 2024
Age 8 median (roug: 37078. Age 15 P75: 101693. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 median (rough estimate)37078miles202462
Age 9 median51887miles2024714
Age 9 P2539277miles2024714
Age 9 P7565832miles2024714
Age 10 median56924miles2024772
Age 10 P2542748miles2024772
Age 10 P7572280miles2024772
Age 11 median64896miles2024535
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 P2550001miles2024535
Age 11 P7578579miles2024535
Age 12 median69385miles2024760
Age 12 P2553026miles2024760
Age 12 P7583356miles2024760
Age 13 median71849miles2024885
Age 13 P2554888miles2024885
Age 13 P7589223miles2024885
Age 14 median77610miles2024944
Age 14 P2558709miles2024944
Age 14 P7598521miles2024944
Age 15 median83820miles2024753
Age 15 P2565019miles2024753
Age 15 P75101693miles2024753

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Abarth 500 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 22.8% of Abarth 500s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 37.7% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 961). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Abarth 500 · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 16.6–27.1%) · 21.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 16.6–27.1%)21.4% failed first time2024234
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 24.8–33.5%)29% failed first time2024411
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 27.3–44.1%)35.2% failed first time2024122
Age 10–14, <40k miles22.8% failed first time2024508
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles34.2% failed first time20241484
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles36.9% failed first time20241397
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 33.4–42.3%)37.7% failed first time2024453
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 10.2–30.3%)18.2% failed first time202455
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 30.7–45.3%)37.7% failed first time2024167
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 29.9–40.2%)34.9% failed first time2024324
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 35.1–49.1%)41.9% failed first time2024186

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Abarth 500 last?

6.6% of Abarth 500s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,235).

line · Abarth 500 · 100,000 miles · 6.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 6.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles6.6% of tested cars20242235
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202469
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 14 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars202414

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Abarth 500 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Abarth 500 index is 109.8, against 100.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 5,446).

slope · Abarth 500 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 109.8 vs 100.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 100.1 vs 109.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index109.8index100.12019–20245446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Abarth 500 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Abarth 500s tested were petrol: 33.4% failed first time (2024, n = 5,444).

bar · Abarth 500 · Petrol · 33.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol33.4% fail first timeother fuels20245444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Abarth 500 fail its MOT most?

Abarth 500 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 46.8% against 31.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 141).

First-time failure rates for the Abarth 500 range from 25.9% to 39.7% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Abarth 500 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 38.8–55.0%) · 46.8 vs 33.4 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 26%. 40%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 38.8–55.0%)46.8% fail first time33.42024141
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 37.5–55.2%)46.2% fail first time33.42024119
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 35.2–53.8%)44.3% fail first time33.42024106
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 13.0–20.5%)16.4% fail first time33.42024366
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 13.1–23.8%)17.9% fail first time33.42024196
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 15.8–23.5%)19.4% fail first time33.42024413
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 37.3–50.4%)43.8% fail first time33.42024217
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 35.0–47.0%)40.9% fail first time33.42024252
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 35.3–45.2%)40.1% fail first time33.42024374
Bristol (BS)39.7% fail first time33.42024768
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 30.8–49.1%)39.6% fail first time33.42024106
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 31.6–47.6%)39.3% fail first time33.42024140
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 33.8–42.5%)38.0% fail first time33.42024473
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 30.2–45.0%)37.3% fail first time33.42024161
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 33.1–41.6%)37.3% fail first time33.42024494
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 33.0–41.6%)37.2% fail first time33.42024484
Gloucester (GL)37.1% fail first time33.42024501
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 32.5–41.5%)36.9% fail first time33.42024439
Northampton (NN)36.6% fail first time33.42024514
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 30.8–42.3%)36.3% fail first time33.42024267
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 28.4–45.0%)36.3% fail first time33.42024124
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 30.7–41.8%)36.1% fail first time33.42024280
Guildford (GU)36.0% fail first time33.42024687
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 29.6–42.3%)35.7% fail first time33.42024213
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 26.8–44.6%)35.2% fail first time33.42024108
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 28.3–42.6%)35.1% fail first time33.42024168
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 29.8–40.4%)35.0% fail first time33.42024309
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 28.1–42.5%)34.9% fail first time33.42024166
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 29.1–41.2%)34.9% fail first time33.42024232
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 28.3–41.8%)34.7% fail first time33.42024190
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 27.6–42.5%)34.6% fail first time33.42024153
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 28.1–41.7%)34.6% fail first time33.42024185
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 28.6–40.9%)34.5% fail first time33.42024226
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 29.4–39.5%)34.2% fail first time33.42024336
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 30.0–38.6%)34.2% fail first time33.42024462
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 28.8–40.0%)34.2% fail first time33.42024272
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 29.5–39.1%)34.1% fail first time33.42024369
Bournemouth (BH)34.0% fail first time33.42024570
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 28.8–39.6%)34.0% fail first time33.42024294
Portsmouth (PO)33.9% fail first time33.42024654
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 28.5–39.5%)33.8% fail first time33.42024281
Nottingham (NG)33.8% fail first time33.42024583
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 28.4–39.4%)33.7% fail first time33.42024285
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 27.9–39.5%)33.5% fail first time33.42024251
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 29.3–37.8%)33.4% fail first time33.42024476
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 29.2–37.6%)33.3% fail first time33.42024484
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 27.8–38.2%)32.8% fail first time33.42024308
Norwich (NR)32.7% fail first time33.42024551
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 26.2–39.7%)32.6% fail first time33.42024181
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 26.0–39.5%)32.4% fail first time33.42024182
Coventry (CV)32.4% fail first time33.42024534
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 25.4–40.0%)32.3% fail first time33.42024155
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 23.7–41.7%)32% fail first time33.42024100
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 28.0–36.1%)31.9% fail first time33.42024498
York (YO) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 26.3–37.2%)31.5% fail first time33.42024273
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 24.6–39.1%)31.4% fail first time33.42024156
Tonbridge (TN)31.3% fail first time33.42024693
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 27.2–35.3%)31.1% fail first time33.42024499
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 23.6–39.1%)30.8% fail first time33.42024133
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 25.8–36.2%)30.8% fail first time33.42024299
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 26.3–35.4%)30.7% fail first time33.42024388
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 25.0–36.8%)30.6% fail first time33.42024232
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 24.5–37.2%)30.5% fail first time33.42024200
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 25.5–35.3%)30.1% fail first time33.42024335
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 22.6–38.4%)29.9% fail first time33.42024127
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 23.4–37.3%)29.9% fail first time33.42024164
Kingston upon Thames (KT)29.6% fail first time33.42024504
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 25.3–34.1%)29.5% fail first time33.42024410
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 21.9–37.6%)29.1% fail first time33.42024127
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 23.8–34.8%)29.0% fail first time33.42024262
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 23.0–35.8%)28.9% fail first time33.42024190
Chelmsford (CM)28.9% fail first time33.42024672
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 23.2–35.0%)28.7% fail first time33.42024223
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 22.5–35.7%)28.6% fail first time33.42024178
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 24.6–32.6%)28.4% fail first time33.42024489
London W (W) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 22.1–35.6%)28.4% fail first time33.42024169
Redhill (RH)28.3% fail first time33.42024558
Birmingham (B)28.2% fail first time33.42024717
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 21.2–36.3%)28.1% fail first time33.42024135
Sheffield (S)28.0% fail first time33.42024564
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 23.1–33.2%)27.9% fail first time33.42024301
Leicester (LE)27.7% fail first time33.42024502
Reading (RG)27.6% fail first time33.42024528
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 21.9–33.4%)27.3% fail first time33.42024227
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 22.8–32.1%)27.2% fail first time33.42024353
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 20.8–33.9%)26.9% fail first time33.42024175
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 20.2–34.4%)26.7% fail first time33.42024146
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 22.1–31.5%)26.5% fail first time33.42024332
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 22.0–30.6%)26.1% fail first time33.42024399
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 20.0–33.2%)26.1% fail first time33.42024165
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 20.6–32.1%)25.9% fail first time33.42024220
Southend-on-Sea (SS)25.9% fail first time33.42024502
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 21.8–30.2%)25.8% fail first time33.42024419
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 18.9–32.0%)24.9% fail first time33.42024165
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 20.3–29.9%)24.8% fail first time33.42024307
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 18.6–31.6%)24.6% fail first time33.42024167
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 19.6–30.0%)24.4% fail first time33.42024262
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 17.0–32.5%)23.9% fail first time33.42024113
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 19.2–29.3%)23.9% fail first time33.42024268
London N (N) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 19.4–28.4%)23.6% fail first time33.42024343
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 18.9–28.7%)23.4% fail first time33.42024290
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 16.9–30.2%)22.9% fail first time33.42024153
London E (E) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 16.0–27.8%)21.3% fail first time33.42024183
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 16.4–24.8%)20.3% fail first time33.42024355
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 13.8–27.0%)19.6% fail first time33.42024138

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Abarth 500 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Abarth 500 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.7 times the national rate: 0.52% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 5,436).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Abarth 500 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers5436

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Abarth 500 ULEZ compliant?

All Abarth 500s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Abarth 500 · Likely compliant · 100.0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100.0% estimate20245446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Abarth 500?

Of failed Abarth 500 MOTs, 32.9% were retested the same day and a further 62.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 7,735).

bar · Abarth 500 · Same-day retest · 32.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.9%failed initial tests2019–20247735
Retest within 10 days62.4%failed initial tests2019–20247735
Clean MOT streak34.1%observed chains2019–20245700
Repeat advisory40.5%observed chains2019–20245700
Decreasing odometer1.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20245823

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Abarth 500?

Abarth 500s aged 7 to 12 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 24.5% of tests, against 38.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 7,690).

bullet · Abarth 500 · Low-use first-time failure · 24.5 vs 38.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 24.5 vs 38. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure24.5%38.02019–20247690
Low-use gap-13.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20247690

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Abarth 500 likely to last?

Abarth 500s leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 5 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Abarth 500 · Age 5 · 10 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 510years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 87years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 105years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 15)3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 15)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Abarth 500s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Abarth 500s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 48 were tested at age 15 (2024, n = 755).

line · Abarth 500 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 6.8–21.3%) · 5.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 5.2. Age 15: 48.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 6.8–21.3%)5.2% of age 4–6 baseline202481
Age 454.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024856
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241636
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242214
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242959
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243917
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244824
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244830
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243926
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243411
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242635
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241708
Age 1548.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024755

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Abarth 500 fails, does it fail again?

32.5% of Abarth 500s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 28.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,246). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 32.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Abarth 500 · Repeat after fail · 32.5 vs 28.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.5 vs 28.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.5%28.42019–20242246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Abarth 500 faults come together?

On Abarth 500s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 5.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 21).

Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 3.6–9.0)5.9liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.1)4.7liftexpected joint rate202457
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.3)4.1liftexpected joint rate202420
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.3)4.1liftexpected joint rate202420
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.8)4.1liftexpected joint rate202429
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.9)3.8liftexpected joint rate202463
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024359
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024251
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate202438
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate202436
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate202427
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024101
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202487
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.5liftexpected joint rate2024660
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024199
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2liftexpected joint rate2024647
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate202427
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.3)3.1liftexpected joint rate202437
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.1liftexpected joint rate2024705
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024125
Brakes + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate2024831
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024165
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024405
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024654
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20241273
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024158
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024325
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.9)2.8liftexpected joint rate202432
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.4)2.7liftexpected joint rate202460
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024371
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate2024773
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024325
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.5)2.4liftexpected joint rate202428
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate2024740
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024315
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024308
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024599
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024151
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.1)2.3liftexpected joint rate202437
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202459
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024325
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202448
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Abarth 500 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Abarth 500s tested at age 9, about 26 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 31 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 (rough estimate: 714 tests, 95% interval 22.8–29.3%)25.9% fail first time2024714
Age 10 (rough estimate: 772 tests, 95% interval 27.8–34.3%)31.0% fail first time2024772
Age 11 (rough estimate: 535 tests, 95% interval 27.6–35.5%)31.4% fail first time2024535
Age 12 (rough estimate: 760 tests, 95% interval 30.7–37.4%)34.0% fail first time2024760
Age 13 (rough estimate: 885 tests, 95% interval 32.3–38.6%)35.4% fail first time2024885
Age 14 (rough estimate: 944 tests, 95% interval 33.7–39.9%)36.8% fail first time2024944
Age 15 (rough estimate: 753 tests, 95% interval 32.9–39.8%)36.3% fail first time2024753

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of an Abarth 500 MOT matter?

Abarth 500s fail first time most in July (33.7%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in August (28.9%) (2024, n = 5,446).

line · Abarth 500 · January · 30.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 30.6. December: 29.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Abarth 500: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January30.6% fail first time31.120243061
February32.1% fail first time30.020242795
March29.3% fail first time28.320243624
April33.3% fail first time29.820242087
May31.8% fail first time28.820242241
June30.3% fail first time28.120242469
July33.7% fail first time29.320242581
August28.9% fail first time29.220242850
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September31.6% fail first time28.220243251
October33.6% fail first time30.320243489
November32.4% fail first time30.620243080
December29.5% fail first time29.320242238

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Abarth 500 fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 5,446 initial Abarth 500 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 5,446 initial Abarth 500 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 5,446 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Abarth 500 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/abarth-500/

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Abarth 500 MOT: quick answers

What is the Abarth 500 first-time MOT pass rate?

66.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (5,446 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 5,446 primary tests: 33.36% failed first time and 72.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 94.5 is shown separately.