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JT51 LAD

2015 Abarth 500

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

113,370 mi
Last recorded113,370 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT51 LAD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 113,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 46,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,560 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 41,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 104,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 123,966 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,608 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken illuminating facia warning lamp. Brake pads good.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner joint. Attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 36,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,551 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,692 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,283 miles

Exhaust Rear Section Deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,147 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 50,715 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 14 Aug 2018 91,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,031 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 35,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,490 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,525 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,308 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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JT51 LAD is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JT51 LAD, 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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JT51 LAD is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 January 2015.

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