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GC15 BVJ

2015 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,370 mi
Last recorded63,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 BVJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 55,101 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 49,459 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

lift and lateral play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 30 May 2022 49,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

lift and lateral play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

lift and lateral play in o/s/f top suspension mount

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres low on tread

lift and lateral play in o/s/f top suspension mount

o/s/r tyre on 2mm, uneven tread wear

rear exhaust silencer corroding

wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,563 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroding

lift and lateral play in both front top suspension mounts

n/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2019 23,582 miles

front brake disc's worn, pads 60% worn

n/s/f shock absorber has light misting of oil

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,816 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))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged - no cords

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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GC15 BVJ is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GC15 BVJ, 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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GC15 BVJ is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 July 2015.

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