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M8 XSJ

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,161 mi
Last recorded49,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XSJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 49,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front Inner sides and Offside rear inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively 2x (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front Close to failure limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,280 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 41,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle has some corrosion

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2x (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various Coil Springs have some corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x rear pads suspected to be beginning to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray slightly insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2022 32,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x rear pads suspected to be beginning to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray slightly insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 22,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 17,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,876 miles

TPM Warning light showing but not indicating a system malfunction

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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M8 XSJ is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M8 XSJ, 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 M8 XSJ registered?

M8 XSJ is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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