Abarth 500

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 13,038 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

13,038

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Abarth 500

The Abarth 500 was MOT tested 13,038 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2009 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 1,589 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 80%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Abarth 500 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 82,779 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 42,854 miles.

Compared to the Abarth brand average of 88%, the 500 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Abarth models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1368cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Abarth 500?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Abarth brand average-6% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Abarth 500 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	80%	126	42,854 mi
2015	85%	1,589	54,567 mi
2014	83%	1,736	59,693 mi
2013	84%	1,240	68,260 mi
2012	81%	1,951	71,565 mi
2011	80%	2,034	73,705 mi
2010	80%	2,455	77,827 mi
2009	80%	1,907	82,779 mi

Questions about the Abarth 500

Is the Abarth 500 reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2009 to 2016), the Abarth 500 averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 13,038 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Abarth 500 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 Abarth 500 has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 80%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.