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GR53 RTS

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 RTS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,848 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,568 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2025 47,568 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2024 43,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,207 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,928 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 18,947 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocker upper bushes seperating

Fail 4 Mar 2020 18,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocker upper bushes seperating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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GR53 RTS is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR53 RTS, 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 GR53 RTS registered?

GR53 RTS is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is GR53 RTS safe to buy?

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