Abarth 500 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
65.2% pass rate
from 972 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Abarth 500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.62% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Axle
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Front passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Hubs

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