MOT Status
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74,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front DRL is not working
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam is corroded
Undertrays and covers are fitted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front DRL is not working
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam is corroded
TPMS light is on
Undertrays and covers are fitted
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear ns and os trye cracking
Exhuast system coroded and in poor condition
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhuast system coroded and in poor condition
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on the inner edge, inner sidewalls cracking/splitting no cord felt or visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Daytime running lights not working.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Daytime running lights not working.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front headlamp mount deteriorated/damage but headlamp still secure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front headlamp mounting damaged but headlamp still secure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front headlamp mounting damaged but headlamp still secure
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK15 URM is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VK15 URM, 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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VK15 URM is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2015.
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