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PJ15 NVZ

2015 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,497 mi
Last recorded63,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 NVZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,497 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,134 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

struggle to pass emission

Fail 25 Mar 2025 61,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,402 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 51,216 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 45,201 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,121 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,837 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ15 NVZ is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 PJ15 NVZ, 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 PJ15 NVZ registered?

PJ15 NVZ is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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