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JM54 SJM

2015 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 SJM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 56,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 50,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,115 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,305 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 46,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,863 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 38,861 miles

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,027 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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JM54 SJM is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JM54 SJM, 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 JM54 SJM registered?

JM54 SJM is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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