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RO52 GEM

2015 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,771 mi
Last recorded60,771 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 GEM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,771 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 2 Oct 2024 52,603 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,923 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 49,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,819 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 54,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 25,136 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 16,824 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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RO52 GEM is a 2015 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO52 GEM, 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 RO52 GEM registered?

RO52 GEM is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is RO52 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 GEM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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