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JLS 14

2015 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 14
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 17,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 17,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 16,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,552 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 14,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 13,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT & N/S REAR TYRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN (Tread barely visible) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 (One on inner shoulder) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 12,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT & N/S REAR TYRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN (Tread barely visible) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 (One on inner shoulder) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 11,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 9,385 miles

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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JLS 14 is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JLS 14, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLS 14 registered?

JLS 14 is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is JLS 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 14 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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