Abarth 500 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 10,538 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 10,538 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Abarth 500 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 500 tends to fail
Share of Abarth 500 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Abarth 500 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Abarth 500 is about average for its age: 75% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Abarth 500?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Abarth 500 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 75%; and 13 years and older, 71%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Abarth 500 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Abarth 500 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).