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P7 CLY

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,664 mi
Last recorded64,664 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 CLY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underneath surface corrosion, rear axle and front sub frame predominantly

Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,725 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush divorced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush divorced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 30,930 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,822 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 23 Oct 2020 24,821 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 19,537 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,578 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 26 Jul 2018 16,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

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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P7 CLY 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 64.3%.

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 P7 CLY, 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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P7 CLY is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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