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RA04 BMX

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,867 mi
Last recorded67,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 BMX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,867 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 62,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly installed (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,389 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 55,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,112 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened RH suspension top mount slight movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 52,112 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working washers innop, no fluid, topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened RH suspension top mount slight movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and tread depth is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and tread depth is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,110 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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RA04 BMX is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA04 BMX, 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 RA04 BMX registered?

RA04 BMX is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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