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RV15 XXS

2015 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 XXS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 70,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 70,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

note rear ex rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,846 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,973 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,713 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsurring some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,952 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs (3.5.1i)

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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RV15 XXS is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV15 XXS, 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 RV15 XXS registered?

RV15 XXS is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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