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S16 JCY

2015 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,454 mi
Last recorded56,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 JCY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside handbrake outer cable broken around rear axle mounting

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer through first skin

Fail 1 Jul 2025 56,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken and missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside handbrake outer cable broken around rear axle mounting

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer through first skin

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,319 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 54,319 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,314 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,334 miles

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 47,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall, no cords visible

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,589 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 32,589 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 27,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall not showing cords

Offside Front Inner tyre bald on inner shoulder not showing cords

Fail 20 Jan 2018 27,447 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall not showing cords

Offside Front Inner tyre bald on inner shoulder not showing cords

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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S16 JCY is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red 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 S16 JCY, 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 S16 JCY registered?

S16 JCY is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2015.

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