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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Abarth 500e. Check any 500e by registration number below.

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88.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.5%

vs Abarth Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Abarth 500e — MOT Reliability Overview

The Abarth 500e has an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, which is 6.5 percentage points above the Abarth brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 500e is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Abarth 500e fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 500e for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Abarth 500e, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Abarth 500e performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 1,500 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Abarth average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Top MOT Failures — Abarth 500e

The most common reasons a Abarth 500e fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.8%
2

Suspension

8.5%
3

Brakes

7.8%
4

Tyres

8.8%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

2.0%
Abarth 500e Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

26.0%

Rear

24.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Abarth Models

Compare MOT reliability across Abarth models.

Abarth 595

78.5% pass rate

Abarth 500

77.8% pass rate

Abarth 124 Spider

83.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Abarth 500e

Abarth 500e — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Abarth 500e MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Abarth 500e?
The average MOT pass rate for the Abarth 500e is 88.5% compared to the Abarth average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Abarth 500e?
The most common MOT failures on the Abarth 500e are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.8%), Suspension (8.5%), Brakes (7.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Abarth 500e reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, the Abarth 500e is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Abarth 500e?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Abarth 500e?
Mileage data for the Abarth 500e is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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