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VK15 MKU

2015 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 MKU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front+Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 58,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both discs are lipped

Offside Front Macpherson strut slight play on bearing

Offside Front door handle insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both discs are lipped

Offside Front Macpherson strut slight play on bearing

Offside Front door handle insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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VK15 MKU is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Black 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 VK15 MKU, 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 VK15 MKU registered?

VK15 MKU is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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